Offshore Wind Industry Says ‘Misinformation’ From Foes Is A Big Problem
"The U.S offshore wind energy industry says it needs to fight back against disinformation being spread by opponents of wind farms."
Source: AP, 11/01/2024
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When Disasters Hit, Nursing Homes Can Be Disasters Waiting To Happen
In any disaster, among the most vulnerable populations are the residents of nursing homes. Yet many communities may simply not be ready to protect them, despite a complex patchwork of state, federal and local regulatory oversight. That means environmental journalists should get on the case, reporting the risk in their locales, advises the latest TipSheet. Insights, plus a dozen story ideas and reporting resources.
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"Disaster Misinformation Is Part of the US Political Landscape Now"
"In September 2018, I was in North Carolina riding out Hurricane Florence and reporting on its impacts. For a few days, I embedded with a FEMA rescue team stationed at Hope Mills Recreation Center near Fayetteville, accompanying emergency responders as they evacuated a senior center in the middle of the night and touring flooded neighborhoods by day."
Source: Bloomberg, 10/31/2024
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Russia, China and Cuba Are Amplifying Hurricane Misinformation, US Says
"Russian and Chinese-linked influence actors and the Cuban government have been amplifying misinformation following two deadly U.S. hurricanes, including false claims that the U.S. was denying disaster relief claims, a U.S. official said on Monday."
Source: Reuters, 10/30/2024
"Army Of Bots Promotes Petrostate Hosting Global Climate Talks"
"At least 1,800 bots on the social media site X are promoting the controversial choice of Azerbaijan, a major oil and gas producer, to host next month’s U.N. Climate Change Conference known as COP29, according to a new analysis shared exclusively with The Washington Post."
Source: Washington Post, 10/30/2024
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