Kalana Krishantha

Joined: August 2, 2022
Articles: 30

Biodiversity, News

Sri Lanka’s Wildlife Department Warns Public of Fake Fundraising Scams

Sri Lanka’s Department of Wildlife Conservation has cautioned the public against falling victim to fraudulent fundraising campaigns that are being promoted under the guise of helping wild animals affected by dry weather conditions. According to the Department, several groups and…

Kalana Krishantha
September 19, 2025
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Biodiversity, Fact Check

Fact Check: Sri Lanka Has Only One Rope Canopy Bridge for Wildlife, Not a Nationwide Network

There is often interest among the public in innovative ideas that aim to enhance the co-existence of humans and animals. One such move, touted as a novel idea implemented in Sri Lanka, purportedly claimed that the country was building rope…

Environment, Fact Check

Fact Check: The Truth Behind the Mechanical Tree at ASU — Hype, History, and the Real Science

Social media has recently been abuzz with images of futuristic “artificial trees” and headlines claiming that Columbia University scientists have built devices that can pull CO₂ from the air “1,000 times” faster than real trees. In reality, those viral posts…

Kalana Krishantha
August 11, 2025

Feature, Human-Animal conflict

62% for Elephants, 82% for People: The Overlap Driving Sri Lanka’s Human–Elephant Conflict

Sri Lanka often hears startling statistics: that 62% of its land is “used by elephants,” 82% by people, and 44% by both. These figures have circulated widely on social media. In fact, they come from scientific surveys —not to deceive,…

Climate Change, Sri Lanka

Hottest February in a Decade: SL’s Dry Spell to Continue till May

Sri Lanka’s Meteorological Department has warned that the current dry spell is likely to continue until May. Meteorologist Janka Kumarage explained that while such weather patterns are typical during these months, global climate change is increasing the intensity of the…

Kalana Krishantha
February 21, 2025
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Climate Change, GreenHouse Gas Emissions

Is a Higher Amount of Carbon Dioxide Good for the World?

Global climate change is one of the most threatening problems of the modern world. It is a fact, and the leading cause is the increasing level of carbon dioxide concentration. Most scientists deeply believe in the impact of climate change-related…

Kalana Krishantha
January 26, 2025
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Climate Change, Natural Disasters

How Did Cyclone Fengal Impact to Sri Lanka?

In late November 2024, Cyclone Fengal impacted Sri Lanka, leaving a significant trail of destruction. Originating in the Bay of Bengal, the storm brought heavy rainfall, powerful winds, and devastating floods to several provinces, including the Eastern, North Central, Northern,…

Kalana Krishantha
December 13, 2024

Activism, Climate Change

Greenpeace Expands Reach in South Asia to Combat Climate Crisis: A Call for Collective Action

Climate Fact Checks recently got the chance to visit Greenpeace’s iconic vessel, the Rainbow Warrior, at the Colombo Port as part of its Indian Ocean Tour 2024. Our team caught up with Ms. Nischita Verrendra, the Communications and Media Manager…

Kalana Krishantha
February 19, 2024
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Activism, Fact Check

Rumors On Greta’s Millions of Dollar Net Worth and Assets! Find out the facts…

Famous Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, who gained international recognition for her efforts to combat climate change, is also one of the most targeted figures in the climate change space. The wealth of this young activist is one of the…

Kalana Krishantha
January 21, 2024
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Water Management, Fact Check

News about WEF`s Water Rationing System Is False

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a non-profit foundation that brings together business, government, and civil society leaders to discuss and address global challenges. In recent years, the WEF has been at the receiving end of disinformation campaigns trying to…

Kalana Krishantha
October 5, 2023