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International Fact-Checking Day: Challenges for Fact Checking in the age of AI and Way Ahead

Today is International Fact-Checking Day. Every year this day is celebrated on April 2nd and is promoted by the International Fact Checking Network (IFCN) and its partnering fact-checking organizations around the world. The day is meant to create awareness about…

Harish Nair
April 2, 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

Fact Check | Is a UK City planning to test a “climate lockdown”?

By Aayushi Sharma CLAIM Oxfordshire, a county council in the United Kingdom, plans to test a “climate lockdown” starting in 2024. FACT False. Oxfordshire proposed some “traffic filters” to reduce congestion on city roads, not “climate lockdowns”. Claim Post: The…

CFC India
March 13, 2023

Fact Check, Antarctica

Posts claim Antarctica shows no signs of warming despite a rise in CO2

By: Suja Mary James CLAIM: Increasing CO2 concentrations is known to increase the global temperature, especially over the poles, but the temperature over Antarctica is not getting warmer. FACT: Overall, the Antarctic region shows a warming trend. But the rate…

CFC India
February 25, 2023
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Fact Check, Climate Change

Post claims Climate Change not responsible for extreme weather events in New Zealand

By Aayushi Sharma CLAIM Climate change is a political game. Calling weather events climate change is part of the scam. FACT Misleading. Extreme weather events are witnessed due to climate change. Claim Post: WHAT THE POST CLAIMS A Twitter…

CFC India
February 23, 2023
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Fact Check, Climate Denial

Twitter Post misinterprets NOAA Graph to claim global temperature is decreasing and not increasing

CLAIM Despite all the emissions, we are experiencing global cooling and not global warming. FACT The 10 warmest years in the 143-year record have all occurred since 2010. The global temperature is rising. Claim post: WHAT DOES THE POST…

CFC India
February 14, 2023
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Fact Check, Climate Denial

Posts cite a small increase in Northern Hemisphere snow cover to claim climate change is a scam

CLAIM A record increase in snow cover in the Northern Hemisphere proves that global warming is not happening and climate change is a scam. FACT The overall snow cover extent (SCE) over the Northern Hemisphere shows a declining trend. A…

CFC India
December 20, 2022
106 Comments

Fact Check, Climate science is unreliable

Post misleadingly claims UN Report says CO2 deadlier than Cancer

CLAIM The UN is claiming that CO2 is deadlier than Cancer. FACT The UN is not saying that CO2 is deadlier than cancer, instead, it is saying that the impact of climate change on health if carbon emissions remain high,…

CFC India
November 23, 2022
1 Comment

Fact Check, Solar Power

Myths that hold back Indian homeowners from using Solar Panels

Utilizing solar energy is a great way to offset energy costs, reduce your carbon footprint and provide a host of other benefits, such as supporting local businesses and contributing to energy independence. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable…

CFC India
November 12, 2022

Fact Check, Denial, Skepticism

Posts falsely claim Climate Change has no impact on Hurricanes like Ian

CLAIM Climate Change has no impact on hurricanes like Ian. FACT Climate Change supercharges hurricanes like Ian. In case of Hurricane Ian, climate change amplified rainfall by more than 10%. WHAT THEY SAY Climate deniers are saying that climate change…

Anuraag Baruah
October 10, 2022
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