The US, Germany and 11 other nations haven’t abolished farming to tackle climate change
Posts shared widely on social media claim that 13 different countries have abolished farming to tackle climate change. Read
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Posts shared widely on social media claim that 13 different countries have abolished farming to tackle climate change. Read
The image shows a street of houses that have burned down while the surrounding trees remain standing. Read
The pictures actually show lens flares, long exposure effects and light pillars, not government-funded laser beams. Read
Albert Bourla has been the subject of misinformation before. Read
Dame Angela Eagle claimed 60% of people in poverty are in work. This isn't quite right. The percentage of working age adults who are in relative poverty and who are also in work is substantially lower Read
The video, which appears to show a beam of light igniting a fire, was actually filmed in a suburb of Santiago. Read
There are no plans for 15 minute cities that stop people leaving their local area. The concept is that people are able to reach key services without having to use a car. Read
Baseless claims about deliberately-started fires have been shared widely online. Read
Health
The MP has called for a halt to the Covid-19 vaccine booster programme based on a Swiss study. But the study has a number of limitations, and the authors view their findings differently. Read
Retirement benefits paid to consultants are subject to tax, as they are for all pensioners. Read
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