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Marco Leitao Silva
Verified
Senior Journalist, BBC
London
Beats
marketing, sales, real estate
Content
By Marco Leitao Silva Verified| BBC Verified A nature reserve in the Philippines, which has been lauded by top climate activists and film stars, has come under a concerted disinformation attack on social media as it fights to continue its work, a BBC investigation has found. A network of nearly 100 fake Facebook accounts and pages were found to be spreading misleading claims about the Masungi Georeserve and its keepers. Most were taken down after the BBC asked Meta, Facebook’s parent company, about these accounts.
By Marco Leitao Silva Verified| bbc.com@ Fact-check: Misleading tins wey dem tell you about meatArticle informationAuthor, Marco SilvaRole, Climate disinformation reporter21 July 2024, 09:24 WATNew Informate 2 minutes wey don passFor long, scientists don dey say to change our diet by replacing meat and dairy wit plant-based foods fit help fight climate change. But changing how a whole planet dey feed no easy. For one, food choices dey limited for some places.
By Marco Leitao Silva Verified| BBC Verified A nature reserve in the Philippines, which has been lauded by top climate activists and film stars, has come under a concerted disinformation attack on social media as it fights to continue its work, a BBC investigation has found. A network of nearly 100 fake Facebook accounts and pages were found to be spreading misleading claims about the Masungi Georeserve and its keepers. Most were taken down after the BBC asked Meta, Facebook’s parent company, about these accounts.
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BBC
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
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