TikTok: Crack Down on Hurricane Helene Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy theories about Hurricane Helene are going viral on TikTok, spreading dangerous misinformation during a time when people need accurate information the most. 

The storm caused horrific damage across multiple states, destroying homes, flooding communities, and displacing thousands of people. And scientists have been warning for years that climate change is making hurricanes like Helene stronger and more frequent. 

Yet, these facts are being drowned out by conspiracy theories that are quickly gaining traction on social media.

TikTok has become a primary source of news, especially for young people. With the decline in newspaper readership, platforms like TikTok have an even greater responsibility to limit the spread of viral disinformation. 

When falsehoods and conspiracy theories about events like Hurricane Helene go unchecked, they undermine public trust in science, erode the urgency needed to address climate change, and add confusion during disaster recovery efforts.

We’re calling on TikTok to take immediate action. It’s time to crack down on the conspiracy theories flooding the platform. TikTok must implement stricter moderation policies to limit the spread of harmful misinformation about natural disasters and climate change. 

Let’s ensure that during times of crisis, people receive accurate, fact-based information—not conspiracy theories that distract from the real issues.

Sign this petition to demand that TikTok take responsibility for the content shared on its platform and protect its users from misleading, dangerous narratives.