Astroturf Lobbying
Going Green
English - February 02, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBEarth Sciences Science Natural Sciences climate climate change ecology recycling going green Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Astroturfing is a deceptive practice of creating the appearance of a groundswell of support for a particular agenda by using fake or paid individuals to post positive comments, reviews, or testimonials in a coordinated manner. The aim is to manipulate public opinion by giving the impression that a large number of people hold a particular view when in reality, they are part of a coordinated effort by an interest group or organization. The term "astroturfing" is derived from the artificial turf used in sports stadiums, implying that the support being shown is not genuine.