Bushfires, bots and arson claims: Disinformation over Australia's emergency

As bushfires raged and climate change dominated national debate, arson as an alternative cause began to rise on social media. Analysis showed many accounts were suspicious and using the same disinformation tactics used in elections overseas, say Timothy Graham and Tobias R. Keller.

Target would-be arsonists to cut bushfire risk

By malice or accident, humans ignite the vast majority of bushfires. With many arsonists primed by known factors, it’s time authorities nationally seriously addressed identifying and targeting potential would-be offenders so as to prevent more destruction, argues Janet Stanley.