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Spain's Minister Warns of Rising Hate Speech Against Climate Advocates

1/16/2026

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Spain's environment minister Sara Aagesen alerted prosecutors to a rise in hate speech against climate science communicators.
In her letter, she cited a study showing 17.6% of hostile messages on X contained hate speech and personal attacks.
A 2024 study found climate denialism in 49.1% of posts on X.
Aagesen offered the ministry's assistance to prosecutors to address the issue.

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Spain's environment minister Sara Aagesen alerted prosecutors to a rise in hate speech against climate science communicators.
In her letter, she cited a study showing 17.6% of hostile messages on X contained hate speech and personal attacks.
A 2024 study found climate denialism in 49.1% of posts on X.
Aagesen offered the ministry's assistance to prosecutors to address the issue.