Misinformation spread quickly after the wildfires in Los Angeles last year. Some of these false narratives on social media impacted California policy.
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After Spain’s blackout, critics blamed renewable energy. It’s part of a bigger attack
When millions lost power in Spain and Portugal this spring, some were quick to blame too much solar and wind power. That wasn’t the cause, but the misinformation had an impact.
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An FDA panel spread misinformation about SSRI use in pregnancy, alarming doctors
A panel organized by the FDA cast doubts on the safety of antidepressants during pregnancy — drawing ire from doctors who say SSRIs are a crucial treatment option for women with perinatal depression.
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Like measles, misinformation is spreading, poll finds
With the U.S. now reporting more than 800 measles cases, a new poll from health policy research group KFF finds that many people are being exposed to false claims about measles and the measles vaccine.
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EVs are cleaner than gas cars, but a growing share of Americans don’t believe it
Electric vehicles are caught up in the culture wars. Data from Ipsos shows the percentage of Americans who believe EVs are better for the environment than gas cars has dropped 5 points since 2022.
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EU takes Elon Musk’s X to court over blue checks and ads
The European Union has charged Elon Musk’s X with violating new regulations for social media platforms. Musk faces hefty fines over delivering misinformation.
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How do you counter misinformation? Critical thinking is step one
An economic perspective on misinformation
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What’s missing in the effort to encourage Spanish-speaking Rhode Islanders to get vaccinated against COVID-19?
Rhode Island’s Spanish-speaking communities need trusted sources of health information in their own language. That’s what long-time public health advocate Dr. Pablo Rodriguez is attempting to provide.
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New Spanish-language website combats misinformation and conspiracy theories about health
The new site will provide practical information and health resources to Rhode Island’s Spanish-speaking communities.
