Burning Questions: What’s driving climate misinformation (and what to do about it)?
Oct 23, 2024
Season 6

Burning Questions: What’s driving climate misinformation (and what to do about it)?

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A climate scientist weighs in.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the internet was flooded with conspiracy theories and misinformation, ranging from false claims that the government geo-engineerd the storm on purpose, to false rumors around FEMA blocking aid from people who needed it. 

In this installment of “Burning Questions,” “How We Survive” host Amy Scott interviews climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe to find out what drives conspiracy theories after a climate disaster and what we can do to combat misinformation with our friends and loved ones. 

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The team

Caitlin Esch Senior Producer
Hayley Hershman Producer
Sophia Paliza-Carre Producer
Chris Julin Scoring & Sound Design
Katie Reuther Fellow