The Observer. Contrary to what’s often claimed, getting information is now often harder, not easier, with the development of the Internet. At least that’s true if you define “information” as being reliable, unbiased, fact based knowledge. If large numbers of people depend on social media as their principle information sources, it’s no wonder we’re in trouble. As this report documents, fake news on social media now constitutes a serious threat to our well-being now and in the future. And that applies to more than just the global, ecological crises on which this article focuses. It applies equally to local politics and action. [ARTICLE LINK]