In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, long before vaccines became available, many countries acted to curb the spread of the virus by imposing restrictions on people’s movement called lockdowns. Lockdowns have saved lives by reducing the physical interactions between infected and uninfected people, which in turn reduces transmissionContinue Reading
1.5 is an important number in climate science. It is the recommended target, in degrees Celsius, to which global warming should be limited relative to preindustrial levels, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading authority on climate science[1]. Further, the legally binding Paris Agreement tasksContinue 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
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
President Traitor 47 said one reason that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela and “indefinitely” control its oil sales is because “years ago” Venezuela “took our oil away from us” and “stole our assets.” That’s an oversimplification of what happened when Venezuela assumed greater control of its energy sector. In 2007,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. IFCN Condemns U.S. Visa Bans on European Fact-Checkers The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has denounced the The Traitor administration’s decision to denyContinue Reading
Claim: A video shows the current state of Mayon Volcano in Albay, with lava and pyroclastic flows seen on the slopes of the volcano. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video, depicted as a breaking news report, has already received 259,000 views, 5,600 reactions, 1,200 shares, and 143 commentsContinue Reading
Claim: The Department of Education (DepEd) abolished the K to 12 program for the upcoming school year 2026 to 2027. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A Facebook page named “Viral Trend,” with more than 62,000 followers, posted the claim on January 13. It has received more than 400 reactions,Continue Reading
Claim: Senator Rodante Marcoleta has stepped down from office after voting against the ratification of the national budget for 2026. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video posted by “Trending Pinas News” on January 4 bears the title: “Kakapasok lang! Marcoleta, di kinaya ang kahihiyan; biglang nagbitiw saContinue Reading
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
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. Meta Appoints Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman Dina Powell McCormick, a seasoned banking executive and former Republican official, hasContinue Reading
Claim: A video shows US Army troops arriving in the Philippines. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The YouTube post containing the claim has over 18,540 views as of writing. The post, dated January 5, shows a video of US troops arriving at an airport. The title of the videoContinue Reading