Experts say climate misinformation and conspiracy theories are fueling online hate. Rise in online hate targeting weather forecastersAs some of the most visible faces of climate change communication, TV weather forecasters have come to face heat from the rise in misinformation and conspiracies fueling online hate. Viewing climate change as the most important issue of our time, Gloninger had actively championed its prominent inclusion in his TV work. Yet he did feel he made some impact in bringing climate change awareness to a new, conservative audience. He thinks it would be a mistake if climate communicators and weather reporters backed off now because of online hate.