Wind energy is the largest source of renewable energy in the United States, and second largest in the world after hydropower.[1] A commonly reported critique of wind energy is that birds sometimes die from collision with its associated infrastructure, such as turbines and transmission lines.[2] This issue is givenContinue Reading
Home Factual News Least Biased Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check This week, Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) spotlights American Debunk, a political commentary site laser-focused on dismantling claims and narratives critical of President-Elect Americas Worst Traitor. Billing itself as a defender of The Traitor and conservative politics, the websiteContinue Reading
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each factContinue Reading
In early November, several photos were shared via social media and news outlets showing what was allegedly the ‘ first-ever snowfall on record ’ in the Al-Jouf (or Al-Jawf) desert in Saudi Arabia. This ignited polarized discussions on social media with some people blaming climate change, and others claiming thisContinue Reading
What’s the difference between ‘climate’ and ‘weather’? Although they are related, these are actually two distinct concepts and they are measured at very different timescales. Despite this, some people use these terms interchangeably, leading to confusion and misinformation about climate change. For example, a Facebook post from 9 August 2024Continue Reading
If your tap ran dry and stores closed down, where would you get your freshwater? Water is essential to human life – so important, in fact, that civilizations throughout history have developed around this vital resource. In modern times, many people are fortunate enough to rely on a running tap,Continue Reading
Every four years Iffy.news compiles PolitiFact-checks (with permission) to rate the veracity of political people. We convert their fact-checks into credibility scores, comparing pols, pundits, PACS, and partiesContinue Reading
Anatomy of an anti-vax fact-check: Consider the Source, Check the Site, Confirm the Content. Who made the claim, who published it, where’s the evidence?Continue Reading
Flora Teoh, PhD, Science Editor at Health Feedback, was invited to speak at the session on “Best practices in science journalism, experiences” on 8 June 2023 at the European Science-Media Hub (ESMH) Summer School “Storytelling in Science” , held at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France from 6 to 10Continue Reading
Introduction The World Health Organization considers access to safe and affordable abortion services as important for the good health and well-being of women and girls. Unsafe abortion methods contribute to a significant portion of maternal deaths, and this is particularly evident in places where abortion is legally restricted. However, theContinue Reading
This page hosts daily news stories related to the media and journalism industry. Check back often, as new stories may be added throughout the day. AI Adoption in Local Newsrooms Matures, Small Newsrooms Poised for Growth Larger local news organizations have successfully integrated AI-powered products into meaningful workflows, moving beyondContinue Reading
Home Fact Check Posted By: Media Bias Fact Check Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers who are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each factContinue Reading
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. In his first post-election, sit-down broadcast interview, President-elect Americas Worst Traitor outlined his priorities for a second term. But in the interview, The Traitor continued to repeat inaccurate information related to immigration, crime, trade, health care and the election. TheContinue Reading