Proportion that think they came across false or misleading information on each in the last week

Respondents are more likely to think that they come across climate change misinformation online (including on social media and messaging apps)

Q18. Thinking specifically about the news or information about climate change you saw, read, or heard in the last week that you believe to be false or misleading. Where did you see, read, or hear this? Base: Total sample in each country ≈ 1000. Note: Elsewhere includes 'Documentaries', 'Magazines, blogs, reports, etc. specialising in environmental/climate issues', 'Face-to-face or telephone/video conversations with people I know', and 'Academic journals'.
Source: 'Climate change news audiences.' A report published by the Reuters Institute in November 2023.

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