Misinformation has been identified as a major contributor to various contentious
contemporary events ranging from elections and referenda to the response to the COVID-19 …

Policymakers, scholars, and practitioners have all called attention to the issue of
misinformation in the climate change debate. But what is climate change misinformation …

One of the most concerning notions for science communicators, fact-checkers, and
advocates of truth, is the backfire effect; this is when a correction leads to an individual …

Misinformation can undermine a well-functioning democracy. For example, public
misconceptions about climate change can lead to lowered acceptance of the reality of …

People frequently continue to use inaccurate information in their reasoning even after a
credible retraction has been presented. This phenomenon is often referred to as the …

Misinformation about climate change is a consequential societal issue, causing polarization
and reduced support for climate action. However, the seriousness of the problem does not …

People frequently rely on information even after it has been retracted, a phenomenon known
as the continued-influence effect of misinformation. One factor proposed to explain the …

Fact‐checking has become an important feature of the modern media landscape. However,
it is unclear what the most effective format of fact‐checks is. Some have argued that simple …

Nowhere has the impact of scientific misinformation been more profound than on the issue
of climate change in the United States. Effective responses to this multifaceted problem have …

Misinformation can have significant societal consequences. For example, misinformation
about climate change has confused the public and stalled support for mitigation policies …