A Checagem de Fatos em Redes Sociais On-Line no Combate à Desinformação sobre Mudanças Climáticas no Rio Grande do Sul

On-line social networks, such as Instagram, have become predominant in the dissemination of information, but they also facilitate the spread of misinformation. However, the speed at which information is shared facilitates the spread of misinformation. The objective of this research is to analyze the profile of "Aos Fatos" given its contribution to the verification of information and the fight against misinformation about climate change in Rio Grande do Sul. The research is justified using on-line social networks for the dissemination of information and the need to combat misinformation. To this end, a case study was used as methodology, and a literature review on climate change, misinformation, dissemination, and quality of information on on-line social networks and data collection from the profile "Aos Fatos." It is concluded that the platform combats misinformation and has educational potential, highlighting the importance of fact-checking and the impacts of misinformation on society.