You likely remember the 2023 Maui wildfires, a tragedy that killed more than 100 people and destroyed nearly 2,000 homes, all but erasing a historic island community. You may also remember that the fires began when a broken power pole owned by the local e... See more
In the direct wake of an extreme weather event, information systems are scrambled and chaos reigns, providing a unique opportunity for misinformation and conspiracies to spread. It is a phenomenon that Grist reporters have witnessed with increasing alarm ... See more
Extreme weather is creating a perfect storm of misinformation a perfect storm of misinformation Rumors and conspiracies are spreading too fast for emergency managers to keep up. This information chaos is slowing disaster relief and putting lives at risk. ... See more
This story was produced by Grist and co-published with WIRED . It is part of Distorted , a Grist series exploring the spread of misinformation in the wake of extreme weather, and is published with support from the CO2 Foundation. Earlier this month, ... See more
This story is part of Distorted, a Grist series exploring the spread of misinformation in the wake of extreme weather. It is published with support from the CO2 Foundation. Trust in journalism and the media is at a record low for many Americans. Maybe yo... See more
