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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Graham Readfearn

Sky News Australia is a global hub for climate misinformation, report says

The Sky News logo is seen on television screens in an electrical store
The report looked at how views antagonistic to climate change action are spread and and who is influential in spreading those views. Photograph: David Moir/REUTERS

Australia’s Sky News channel has become a central source for climate science misinformation around the world, gaining high traction among conservative social media influencers and networks, according to a report.

An analysis of a global network of climate science deniers and “delayers” and the content they shared found the News Corp Australia-owned channel was a key “content hub” for “influencers, sceptics and outlets”.

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