‘It’s Mindblowing’: US Meteorologists Face Threats As Hurricane Conspiracies Surge

  • Meteorologists are facing an increase in death threats and harassment online.
  • This rise is linked to the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories surrounding hurricanes.
  • Some social media users accuse meteorologists of deliberately manipulating hurricane forecasts for political gain.
  • These threats and harassment create a hostile work environment and discourage some meteorologists from speaking out publicly.

Read more at The Guardian.

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