How state actors are exploiting climate crises to spread disinformation
Summary
Some countries are using extreme weather events like heatwaves and floods to spread false information and confuse the public. A French report says Russia and the United States send misleading messages about climate issues in Europe to create instability and influence opinions on European climate policies.Key Facts
- Extreme weather events in Europe, such as heatwaves in France and floods in Spain, are increasing.
- Foreign governments, especially Russia and the United States, spread false information related to climate crises.
- A false claim links the U.S. HAARP scientific program to causing European heatwaves; this has no scientific proof.
- The French think tank IRIS released a report in May 2026 about climate disinformation and its security risks.
- The disinformation often targets European efforts to reduce carbon emissions, like the European Green Deal aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050.
- Russia and the U.S. are fossil fuel exporters and may benefit if Europe slows down its climate goals.
- Disinformation aims to create distrust and confusion, such as false emergency numbers and death tolls during the 2024 floods in Valencia, Spain.
- These tactics may further political tensions, especially related to the ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
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