John Robinson
EF1
In an article published today, Phys.org discusses growing threats, insults, and a general growth in outrage against meteorologists because of unhappiness over climate change coverage. One person quoted in the article asserts that, now that all the arguments over covid-19 have died down, much of the displeasure has been shifted to debates and displeasure over the coverage of climate change. Examples from Spain, Australia, and France are cited.
Meteorologists targeted in climate misinfo surge (phys.org)
Note that the article does not differentiate between meteorologists and climatologists.
Let's face it: With the rise in social media, anyone can post any outrageous thing that they wish, no matter how inaccurate it is, and convince large numbers of people to believe it. I happen to be a moderator for someone who streams on various platforms, all of which allow public comments, and it's unbelievable the nonsense that some people will post. Fortunately, the site owner's policy is that moderators will mute/timeout or ban anyone who intentionally posts false information.
Meteorologists targeted in climate misinfo surge (phys.org)
Note that the article does not differentiate between meteorologists and climatologists.
Let's face it: With the rise in social media, anyone can post any outrageous thing that they wish, no matter how inaccurate it is, and convince large numbers of people to believe it. I happen to be a moderator for someone who streams on various platforms, all of which allow public comments, and it's unbelievable the nonsense that some people will post. Fortunately, the site owner's policy is that moderators will mute/timeout or ban anyone who intentionally posts false information.