Scientists Weigh Quick-Response Strategy To Correct Climate Misinformation

"The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine want to challenge misinformation by “highly influential individuals.”"

"The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine are considering a “quick-response capability” to challenge public misinformation about climate science.

The strategy for the independent national academies — which advise the government on science — was one of the recommendations in a report last month intended to help experts communicate effectively about climate issues, such as the very real problems of global warming.

President Donald Trump was not mentioned in the report. But the quick-response tactics under consideration would be aimed at mischaracterizations of climate science by “highly influential individuals or groups,” stated the “Climate Communications Initiative Strategic Plan.” Procedures could be developed that would allow the academies to respond to climate issues within 48 hours."

Mary Papenfuss reports for HuffPost January 1, 2019.

Source: HuffPost, 02/05/2019