Doomsday Clock 2026: Nuclear threats, climate crisis, and AI risks push world closer to midnightThe Doomsday Clock 2026 shows the world is closer to disaster than ever. Scientists warn that nuclear risks, climate crisis, AI dangers, an...
28 Jan, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
AI-generated disinformation tactics spotted ahead of COP30A clip said to show massive flooding in the Amazonian city hosting the UN climate summit is just one widely-shared example of how disinform...
06 Nov, 2025, 03.45 PM IST
India's renewable target ambitious, must bring net-zero goal forward: Climate Group CEOIndia has recognized that economic growth can align with low carbon emissions, aiming for net-zero by 2070 and an ambitious renewable energ...
17 Mar, 2025, 02.50 PM IST
California governor spars with Elon Musk over wildfire 'lies'In a post on his social media platform X, Musk blamed the huge loss of homes in Los Angeles on "bad governance at a state and local level t...
14 Jan, 2025, 08.11 AM IST
What is climate misinformation, and why does it matter?Misinformation and disinformation on climate change, such as greenwashing by fashion brands and astroturfing by organizations like the Empo...
24 Jan, 2024, 10.26 AM IST
Misinformation, societal polarisation can limit capabilities to deal with challenges: EC Prez Ursula von der LeyenEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said the risks like misinformation and societal polarisation are very serious...
17 Jan, 2024, 12.00 PM IST
From virtual safe space to epicentre of hate: How X (d)evolved under Elon Musk's leadershipUnder Elon Musk's watch, millions of people have been exposed to misinformation about climate change and subjected to racist rants and anti...
17 Nov, 2023, 05.16 PM IST
Greta Thunberg under fire in Germany over Israel-Hamas war stanceGreta Thunberg came under fire over her pro-Palestinian stance on Monday in Germany, where the local chapter of climate movement Fridays fo...
13 Nov, 2023, 06.46 PM IST
The consequences of Elon Musk's ownership of XThe war between Israel and Hamas -- the sort of major news event that once made Twitter an essential source of information and debate -- ha...
28 Oct, 2023, 12.01 PM IST
Big Tech drags feet on climate disinformation, advocates warnClimate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD), a coalition of more than 50 advocacy groups and businesses, released the report on Wednesday ...
20 Sep, 2023, 09.49 PM IST
Climate scientists flee Twitter as hostility surgesResearchers have documented an explosion of hate and misinformation on Twitter since the Tesla billionaire took over in October 2022 -- and...
24 May, 2023, 11.08 AM IST
Prince Harry says he had mailed Twitter CEO and shared his concerns a day before the US Capitol riotHarry said he hasn't heard from Jack Dorsey since the riot.
10 Nov, 2021, 04.50 PM IST
Google will no longer post ads with misinformation about climate change on its search engine and YouTubeThe internet giant added that the policy change aligns with efforts by the company to promote sustainable practices.
08 Oct, 2021, 11.43 AM IST
Facebook is 'killing people' with Covid-19 misinformation: BidenUS President Joe Biden has hit out at Facebook again, saying that such social media platforms are allowing Covid vaccine misinformation to ...
17 Jul, 2021, 04.28 PM IST
Facebook expanding climate info hub in battle against misinformation, will debunk myths for usersThe hub will rely on climate communication experts from George Mason University, the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the U...
19 Feb, 2021, 08.48 AM IST
Facebook expands climate change center in push for credible informationThe social media giant had launched the center in September to elevate credible sources on climate change amid mounting criticism for its r...
18 Feb, 2021, 05.34 PM IST
India, with 12 nations, leads initiative at UN to counter misinformation on COVID-19UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said that apart from fighting the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the world is also seeing a "dangerous...
14 Jun, 2020, 11.18 AM IST