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Category Fact Check

Climate-related fact checks

Fact Check, Climate Scam

Viral Poster falsely claims success probability of Climate Action is zero and will ultimately result in servitude and poverty

CLAIM The success probability of Climate Action is zero and it is being implemented through prohibition and taxes which will ultimately result in servitude and poverty. FACT Climate change can still be reversed by proper implementation of mitigating policies and…

CFC India
May 2, 2023

Fact Check, Antarctica

Post falsely claims Antarctic ice is melting only due to volcanic activity and has no link with anthropogenic warming

CLAIM The melting of Antarctic ice is due to underwater subglacial volcanoes. It has no direct link with anthropogenic warming. FACT Global warming is leading to glaciers melting and increased volcanic activity. Many scientific studies proved that volcanic heat is…

CFC India
April 28, 2023

Fact Check, Smart agriculture, Sri Lanka

Does Climate-Smart Irrigated Agriculture Solve the Human-Wildlife Conflict?

Human-wildlife conflict is a significant issue in Sri Lanka, with conflicts between people and animals increasing in recent years due to habitat loss, human population growth, climate change, and agricultural expansion. Since we need an integrated system to mitigate human-wildlife…

Silila Sandawala
April 27, 2023

Fact Check, Climate Change is Natural, Climate Denial

Post falsely claims rising temperature is the cause behind increased atmospheric CO2

CLAIM Rising temperature is the cause behind the increased atmospheric CO2. FACT Increasing CO2 is causing a rise in global temperature and not vice-versa. Claim post: WHAT DOES THE POST CLAIM A Twitter post that has gone viral with the…

CFC India
April 18, 2023

Fact Check, Climate Change

Are Volcanic Eruptions Emitting More CO2 Than Human Activities Combined? Find out the facts…

Studies confirm that trace gas Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is one of the major Greenhouse Gases (GHG) causing global warming and significantly contributes to global climate change. Henceforth, many efforts have been made worldwide to limit human-induced Carbon Dioxide gas emissions…

CFC Sri Lanka
April 15, 2023

Fact Check, Biodiversity, Climate Change

Has the sparrow population dropped in Sri Lanka due to Climate Change

Living in Sri Lanka, we have heard many stories about sparrows from our parents or elders. A few decades back, we used to enjoy the sight of sparrows flocking around our houses and listening to their tunes. However, with time…

CFC Sri Lanka
April 10, 2023

Fact Check, Climate Denial

Post misleadingly claims that CO2 is benefiting us by making Earth greener

By Aayushi Sharma CLAIM – CO2 is benefiting the environment by making Earth greener. FACT – Misleading. Increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can be suitable for some plants, but it is also the leading cause of climate…

CFC India
April 8, 2023

Climate Change, Fact Check, Health

Does Global Climate Change Aggravate Bird Flu Threats ?

CLAIM: Climate change aggravating avian flu transmission Bird flu has become a hot topic of discussion these days. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned the general public about a possible pandemic caused by this bird flu. They stated…

Silila Sandawala
March 30, 2023

Fact Check, Carbon Capture

Post misleadingly claims carbon capture machines work better in fighting climate change than trees

By Aayushi Sharma CLAIM In fighting climate change, planting trees doesn’t make sense as it takes years for them to grow. Carbon capture machines work better. FACT Trees play a primary role in the functioning of the ecosystem and their…

CFC India
March 30, 2023

Fact Check, Climate Denial

Posts falsely claim Climate Change is a scam created by using “Chemtrails”

CLAIM Climate change is a scam created by governments using “Chemtrails”. FACT “Chemtrails” don’t exist and it is nothing but a conspiracy theory often used by climate change deniers. “Contrails” or vapor trails have also been confused with “chemtrails” by…

CFC India
March 22, 2023