Post‐truth and anthropogenic climate change: Asking the right questions
The paper argues that debates on climate skepticism and post-truth culture are misdirected, as they overlook the fact that a straightforward link between scientific evidence and decision-making never existed. Instead, it suggests…
Climate change and the far right.
The book examines the intersection of environmental and political crises, particularly focusing on the far-right’s climate-change communication in Europe. It argues that far-right actors, ranging from radical to extreme, are often skeptical…
Labeling opinions in the climate debate: A critical review
The article argues that the polarized labels used in the climate change debate, such as “skeptic” or “alarmist,” are shaping the discussion in a combative and antagonistic way. The article critically reviews…
The social media life of climate change: Platforms, publics, and future imaginaries.
The paper reviews literature on social media’s role in climate change communication, noting a bias towards Twitter studies and common research approaches. It highlights key findings on information sources, climate discussions, and…
The climate deception dossiers: internal fossil fuel industry memos reveal decades of corporate disinformation.
This study uncovers substantial proof of a well-coordinated campaign by fossil fuel companies and their accomplices to spread climate disinformation and impede climate action. It uncovers seven “deception dossiers,” which comprise leaked…
Climate change communication: what can we learn from communication theory?
This article explores several approaches and theoretical frameworks used within the climate change communication literature for conveying climate science to the public. It argues that communication theories are often used inconsistently, treating…
Climate and environmental science denial: A review of the scientific literature published in 1990–2015.
This paper is a review of 161 scientific articles on environmental and climate science denial, emphasizing the need for more intensive research across different issues and geographic areas. It argues that while…
Post‐truth and anthropogenic climate change: Asking the right questions
This paper discusses the intense debates around climate skepticism and denial within the context of post-truth culture and argues that these are misguided. It posits that there was never a straightforward relationship…
Why are people skeptical about climate change? Some insights from blog comments
This paper investigates the viewpoints and demographics of more than 150 climate skeptics discovered online, highlighting their advanced educational attainment, the influence of blogs, and the emerging pattern of individuals transitioning from…
Experiences of modernity in the greenhouse: A cultural analysis of a physicist “trio” supporting the backlash against global warming.
This paper explores the cultural and historical dimensions shaping US climate science politics, focusing on physicists from the George C. Marshall Institute. It examines why these scientists supported the environmental backlash to…
