We find ourselves at a critical crossroads where the urgency of the climate crisis is being met not just with physical obstacles, but with a deliberate, manufactured fog known as “predatory delay.” Coined by visionary Alex Steffen, this term describes an intentional strategy used by those with vested interests to stall meaningful environmental progress. By spreading misinformation, these groups ensure that “business as usual” continues long enough to extract every last cent of profit from fossil-fuel-dependent systems. It is a cold, calculated trade-off where short-term individual wealth is prioritized over the long-term survival of our collective future, leaving our children…

We’ve all been there: scrolling through social media, landing on a post that’s clearly spreading dangerous misinformation, and feeling that gut reaction to dive into the comments to set the record straight. But does calling out fake news actually work? A recent study from the Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review suggests that while our intentions are noble, the impact of these “bottom-up” corrections is surprisingly limited. Researchers surveyed 3,000 people across Brazil, India, and the United Kingdom, specifically looking at how users responded to debunked claims about COVID-19. The findings indicate that if someone is already deep into a belief,…