The claim: An image shows a map of the US in 30 years if climate change isn't addressed
However, the image is unrelated to climate change. It shows the Mediterranean Sea superimposed on a map of the U.S.
The Twitter user who shared the original tweet, @mrj880, told USA TODAY via direct message that his post was intended as satire. He said he had “no idea it would successfully trick people on such a large scale like it did” and “figured folks would spot Italy right away and have a good laugh.”
