The popular social media app TikTok announced that it would begin removing ‘climate change misinformation’ from its platform. The company said that it would work with independent fact-checking partners to assess the accuracy of the content and remove any videos that undermine the well-established scientific consensus on climate change. TikTok’s move comes amid growing concerns about the spread of misinformation on social media platforms. In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in videos and posts that deny the existence of climate change or downplay its impact. 

TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms among young people. The app has an estimated 150 million regular users in the United States, the vast majority of whom are between the ages of 18 and 34. This makes TikTok a critical platform for combating climate change misinformation, as the youth are more likely to be influenced by the content they see on social media.

TikTok’s decision to remove climate change misinformation is a positive step. However, it is essential to note that TikTok is one of many social media platforms struggling with this issue. Other platforms like Instagram and Twitter have also been criticized for handling climate change misinformation.