Coral reefs and their ecosystems serve important roles on Earth – they flourish with biodiversity, providing habitat to 25% of known marine species [1,2] , and offer coastal protection from storm surges and cyclones [1] . However, coral reefs are also one of the most sensitive marine ecosystems on Earth,Continue Reading
There is no doubt about it – climate science can be complex. But sometimes this complexity is mistaken for uncertainty. A recurring example is our scientific understanding of carbon dioxide’s (CO2) effects as a greenhouse gas[2]. However, the evidence for CO2 as a greenhouse gas is well-established and is builtContinue Reading
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Key Takeaways: There were 1.5 billion cattle on Earth in 2022 – that’s more cattle than there are people in any single country right now; Cattle production emits greenhouse gases both through enteric fermentation (i.e., gas produced from digestion) and farming processes – these greenhouse gases warm Earth; Cattle produceContinue Reading
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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
Claim: Filipinos with a national ID or a vaccine card can avail themselves of free electricity and various subsidies by completing an online registration form. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Various posts making claims like these have been circulating on Facebook, mostly posted by pages that present themselves asContinue Reading
Claim: The Supreme Court (SC) issued an order blocking the renewed impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook post bearing the claim has already received 1,300 reactions, 379 comments, and 161 shares as of writing. It was posted on April 28 amidContinue Reading
Claim: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a verdict on the petition seeking to compel President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to disclose his medical condition. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post bearing the claim was uploaded on Facebook on May 1 and has already received 1,200 reactions, 337 comments,Continue Reading
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. Wikipedia Founder Denounces Social Media Ban in Australia Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales criticized Australia’s social media ban as an “unmitigated disaster,” warningContinue Reading
Claim: A photo of the 19 people killed during an armed encounter in Toboso, Negros Occidental — dubbed the Toboso 19 — shows them holding the flags of communist-linked groups and other organizations frequently red-tagged. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The photo has been circulating on various social mediaContinue Reading
Claim: Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte signed a historic contract with a Japanese official that would bring a railway or subway system to the city. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A photo posted on Facebook by Tau Awam was uploaded on May 1, claiming that Davao City willContinue Reading