In the wake of the bushfire crisis, journalist from the Age, Rachael Dexter noticed a small 2018 story was being reshared across the globe... as part of a climate denial movement.

In this feature episode of Please Explain, Chris Zappone examine the spread of misinformation and disinformation and its larger implications. Also joining Chris is Buzzfeed's Cameron Wilson who compiled a list of bushfire misinformation that was being spread on social media.

 

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In the wake of the bushfire crisis, journalist from the Age, <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/rachael-dexter-h01q8v">Rachael Dexter</a> noticed a small 2018 story was being reshared across the globe... as part of a climate denial movement.
In this feature episode of Please Explain, <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/chris-zappone-hve6u">Chris Zappone</a> examine the spread of misinformation and disinformation and its larger implications. Also joining Chris is Buzzfeed's <a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/author/cameronwilson">Cameron Wilson</a> who compiled a list of bushfire misinformation that was being spread on social media.
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From the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Please Explain Daily cuts through the noise to give you insight into the stories that drive the nation.

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