Climate Disinformation Workshop
Please join us for a Climate Disinformation Workshop, followed by a Q&A, presented by the Chicago Metro Chapter of Climate Reality.
Since passage of the IRA Act in 2022, significant progress has been made to address the climate crisis. But during this presidential campaign year, fossil fuel interests and climate deniers are intensifying their efforts to hinder adoption of effective climate solutions by households and businesses.
From auto manufacturers, attributing the slowdown in new EV purchases to consumer markets instead of their own delays in introducing lower-cost EVs, to political leaders avoiding climate initiatives during an election year, 2024 has seen a surge in disinformation on social media and the mainstream news. This has made it more challenging to effectively communicate how the average citizen can reduce their carbon footprint.
In this workshop, we will review the current climate crisis and its urgent nature. We will summarize the top actions individuals can take to decrease their carbon footprint. Finally, we will divide into breakout groups to brainstorm ways to counter the current wave of climate disinformation.
In follow up workshops, we will create “debunking” materials, determine how to deliver them and grow our fight against disinformation in the DMV and beyond.
Equip yourself with the latest information to combat climate denial!
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