Facebook post about wolves makes howling errors
A Facebook post about wolf pack behaviour makes a number of false claims. Read
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Environment
Fact checks, commentary and analysis about the environment, climate change, renewable energy and animal welfare
No evidence Sir David Attenborough made viral comments about HS2
Thousands of people have shared a quote attributed to the broadcaster about a tree felled for HS2. Read
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Viewers spot Lorraine Kelly Himalayas gaffe
The TV personality claimed photos showed how visibility of the Himalayas changed after lockdown. The ‘before’ image was edited and not real. Read
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Anyone can make an Extinction Rebellion sticker
There have been numerous instances of the Extinction Rebellion logo being used to mock the group or distort its message. Read
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EU regulations on dredging did not cause recent flooding
There is no specific EU law on banning dredging, but while some governance does affect it, it does not prevent it. Read
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There wasn’t more polar ice “than ever” in 2015
There was not more ice than ever in 2015—the polar ice caps have been shrinking for decades. Read
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Environment
How many birds are chickens?
Around 4-12% of birds are poultry, but if you looked at mass rather than the number of birds, poultry would account for 70%. Read
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Environment
There’s not enough evidence to say the net zero emissions target will be missed by 49 years
Labour’s claim that net zero emissions won’t be reached until 2099 cannot be proved. Read
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Environment
Corbyn claim about Boris Johnson’s climate change scepticism needs context
Mr Johnson did not say that climate change in general is a primitive fear without foundation, but has expressed views sceptical of the scale of the human impact on the climate. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Boris Johnson gets his numbers muddled on economic growth
While comparing economic growth to carbon emissions, Mr Johnson claimed the economy has grown 73% under this government. It has grown by around 20%. Read
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