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70% of YouTube Climate Content Misleads Amid Awareness Surge

4/21/2025

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In 2023, climate denial evolved from blatant rejection to deceptive narratives, with 70% of misleading messages on YouTube dismissing climate solutions. Influencers like Jordan Peterson and Charlie Kirk portray climate action as a means of government control. Yet, amidst the misinformation, a majority of Americans recognize climate change and advocate for meaningful action.

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In 2023, climate denial evolved from blatant rejection to deceptive narratives, with 70% of misleading messages on YouTube dismissing climate solutions. Influencers like Jordan Peterson and Charlie Kirk portray climate action as a means of government control. Yet, amidst the misinformation, a majority of Americans recognize climate change and advocate for meaningful action.