Hi John,

From misleading campaign ads to outright lies on national news, the threat of misinformation looms large over this year's election.

We saw it in full force during Tuesday night’s debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz. During the debate, Vance said climate change is a "weird science”, unsure if carbon emissions drive climate change (they are, in fact, a main driver of climate change).

As an organization that stands up for solutions backed by said “weird science,” we can’t let that misinformation continue to spread.

For truth to prevail we must identify the false claims and made-up "facts" infecting our communities. That's why we're eager to learn what misinformation is reaching members like you, John. Take two minutes to complete our survey and let us know the most recent climate misinformation you’ve been exposed to. 
 
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When it comes to confronting climate change and securing bold environmental solutions, we need to engage in healthy and factual debates. And that means exposing purveyors of anti-science propaganda and spreading the truth.

Here are a few of the most popular climate lies we’ve heard and what the actual facts are:

  1. Lie: The government is coming for gas-powered cars! In reality, the new EPA standards are designed to give car buyers more options as manufacturers increase their variety of cleaner and more efficient vehicle models from 2027 onwards.
  2. Lie: Renewable energy causes blackouts! Actually, multiple times in the last few years, renewable energy stepped up when fossil fuel power plants failed. Extreme weather causes fossil fuel plants to run less efficiently and even shut down. By bringing more renewable energy online, we are reducing our risk of blackouts while slashing climate pollution and lowering our energy bills.
  3. Lie: Climate change is good for real estate. The truth is the housing crisis and the climate crisis are intertwined. Affordable housing is often located in the areas most at risk for disasters. As climate disasters increase in frequency, housing prices go up in more protected areas, worsening the disparities between our communities. 
  4. Lie: Politicians are coming for gas stoves. In January, The Department of Energy announced new energy-efficiency guidelines for gas stoves to try and help Americans save money on their electric bills and reduce stoves' environmental impact. Stoves you currently have in your home won’t be affected and In fact, approximately 97 percent of gas stove models on the market already meet these standards.
Indiana Governor GOP nominee Mike Braun closes a negative ad against Democratic candidate Jennifer McCormick with a wildly altered image that implies she spoke at a "No Gas Stoves" rally (digitally replacing her campaign signs with this false message).

These are some of the most popular rumors we hear, but we know there are others — like windmills causing cancer.

Share misinformation you’re hearing with us, John. Together, we can expose bad actors and spread the truth about climate action.
 
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