Misinformation Alert: Renewables are falsely linked to the energy crisis
Brits are now paying some of the highest prices in Europe for electricity, during a major cost-of-living crisis. This is due to high gas prices following global lockdown and compounded by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Disinformation actors in the UK are tapping into the emotions behind these events. They're trying to blame climate solutions for the crisis in order to turn Persuadables against climate action. This is only going to continue - so we need to get ahead.
Included in this post:
- What's going on? Who is spreading the misinformation? What arguments are they using?
- Who is involved? Who will this misinformation appeal to the most?
- How to get ahead. What can we do to turn the tide? What approaches and arguments will work best?