Unraveling the Dynamics of Climate Disinformation. Understanding the Role of Vested Interests, Political Actors, and Technological Amplification

Sara García Santamaría, Paolo Cossarini, Eva Campos-Domínguez, Dolors Palau-Sampio

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Abstract

This special issue aims to investigate the dynamics of climate disinformation, focusing on the roles of vested interests, political actors, and technological amplification. It seeks to provide theoretical and empirical insights into how various actors shape climate disinformation across Europe and Latin America, addressing a significant gap in the existing literature. The articles in this issue explore various dimensions of climate disinformation, underscoring the complexity of climate discourse. The authors explore how climate disinformation manifests itself in political and social media debates, the role of far-right parties in defying and coopting environmental narratives, and whether algorithms contribute to the spread of disinformation. This special issue emphasises the need for improved communication strategies and public engagement to counteract disinformation and foster informed and transformative climate action.

Original languageEnglish
JournalObservatorio
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • algorithms
  • climate disinformation
  • delayism
  • far-right
  • obstructionism
  • social media
  • vested interests

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