NetSciX24, Venice (Italy), 22-25 January 2024 https://netscix2024.netscisociety.org/

Extended abstract (regular talk): The Storm Within: Hurricanes and Socio-Political Leaning in Climate Change Group Behavior w. Luca Maria Aiello
Climate change is a pressing global crisis marked by a surge in extreme weather events, requiring societal responses and mitigation efforts. Focusing on the significant events of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season, we scrutinize their impact on climate change-related group behavior on Reddit. By investigating topical discussion groups, categorizing them based on socio-political leaning, and analyzing their responses to climate change discourse, our study aims to illuminate how extreme climate events influence engagement across diverse socio-political spectra. This examination contributes valuable insights into the dynamic interplay between climate crises and online discourse, offering a nuanced perspective for effective climate communication and intervention strategies.