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Liam Gilliver

‘Damaging to public understanding’: Spain warns of surge in online abuse towards climate scientists

Spain has called the “fight against disinformation” a top priority after witnessing a surge in hate speech directed at climate scientists.

Environment minister Sara Aagesen says the ministry has reviewed several studies that found an “alarming” increase in the intensity, frequency and violence of attacks affecting meteorologists, communicators and journalists that specialise in climate matters.

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