This week the world’s leading COP27 summit was held and so many representatives from different nations took part to talk about the growing concerns of climate change.
All world leaders sat down and put their heads together for one cause and that was tackling the crisis on a global level and how its current impacts could be reduced as we move forward.
Meta chose to rise to the occasion and take advantage of this crucial timing by setting a leading example of its own efforts to fight against climate change. A number of offerings were put on display and we have to give Facebook’s parent firm credit for really stepping up to the plate.
So far, Meta has really taken a lot of action in terms of providing the right forms of climate information on its apps. This includes any measures implemented to be as carbon-neutral as possible by the year 2030.
For starters, the company has put forward its own page regarding climate overview. This highlights all sorts of climate change moves it has made in a single place.
You can find all kinds of details like misinformation policies regarding climate change and tools with adequate resources that really put the topic of climate change in the spotlight. In the same way, Meta was seen expanding its own Climate Science Center to various regions and there is information now present in at least 165 different countries.
The tech giant would now be expanding its own Climate Inform Labels that provide greater context regarding climate change on its app and stream with other tools like Climate InfoFinders.
The latter is another name for a reliable source for users on the Facebook app that may be in search of data regarding climate change. Links would then be provided to such in the comments section.
There is also a Climate Science Literacy Initiative that removes misinformation on climate change by putting informational elements on display. It highlights five techniques that many uses to misrepresent the topic so others can be well aware of what’s going on.
Meanwhile, another new feature called Climate Pledge would be incorporated into Facebook Groups to engage audiences and spark chats to make people understand the actions being taken. In this way, the admins of such groups would be the ones selecting solutions that pertain to their particular area or community.
As far as Meta is concerned, this is definitely one positive step forward in the right direction. Tackling misinformation alone in this regard can really alter people’s opinions or perspectives regarding climate science. This would end up resulting in more calls for action globally on leading issues.
Considering the alarming rate at which global climate change is taking place and the great devastation that has already occurred, it’s high time that we understand the reality of the situation and act before it’s too late.
Even if everyone begins contributing a little in terms of recycling or even reducing waste and carbon footprints, we could all be in a better space altogether.
Read next: Over-apologizing can lead to low self-esteem and should be avoided
All world leaders sat down and put their heads together for one cause and that was tackling the crisis on a global level and how its current impacts could be reduced as we move forward.
Meta chose to rise to the occasion and take advantage of this crucial timing by setting a leading example of its own efforts to fight against climate change. A number of offerings were put on display and we have to give Facebook’s parent firm credit for really stepping up to the plate.
So far, Meta has really taken a lot of action in terms of providing the right forms of climate information on its apps. This includes any measures implemented to be as carbon-neutral as possible by the year 2030.
For starters, the company has put forward its own page regarding climate overview. This highlights all sorts of climate change moves it has made in a single place.
You can find all kinds of details like misinformation policies regarding climate change and tools with adequate resources that really put the topic of climate change in the spotlight. In the same way, Meta was seen expanding its own Climate Science Center to various regions and there is information now present in at least 165 different countries.
The tech giant would now be expanding its own Climate Inform Labels that provide greater context regarding climate change on its app and stream with other tools like Climate InfoFinders.
The latter is another name for a reliable source for users on the Facebook app that may be in search of data regarding climate change. Links would then be provided to such in the comments section.
There is also a Climate Science Literacy Initiative that removes misinformation on climate change by putting informational elements on display. It highlights five techniques that many uses to misrepresent the topic so others can be well aware of what’s going on.
Meanwhile, another new feature called Climate Pledge would be incorporated into Facebook Groups to engage audiences and spark chats to make people understand the actions being taken. In this way, the admins of such groups would be the ones selecting solutions that pertain to their particular area or community.
As far as Meta is concerned, this is definitely one positive step forward in the right direction. Tackling misinformation alone in this regard can really alter people’s opinions or perspectives regarding climate science. This would end up resulting in more calls for action globally on leading issues.
Considering the alarming rate at which global climate change is taking place and the great devastation that has already occurred, it’s high time that we understand the reality of the situation and act before it’s too late.
Even if everyone begins contributing a little in terms of recycling or even reducing waste and carbon footprints, we could all be in a better space altogether.
Read next: Over-apologizing can lead to low self-esteem and should be avoided
