In disasters, Twitter influencers are out-tweeted

Australian-based magazine “Cosmos” reported findings from a “PLOS One” study led by Assistant Professor Meredith Niles that explored Twitter’s ability to spread information during times of natural disaster. “Extreme events caused by climate change will likely become more frequent and severe,” the article says. “Using social media to get the word out about disaster preparation and recovery has become a critical point of scrutiny for climate change adaptation.”

Source: UVM News