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Health
Yes, a potentially deadly parasite that enters people through bare feet is in the US
Environment
Yes, then-and-now photos of Arctic are real, but it’s not a 100-year comparison
The historical photo was taken in 1928 from Svalbard, between Norway and the North Pole. The newer photo was taken in 2002.
Social Media
No, there will not be a tree planted for every pet picture posted to Instagram campaign
The account behind an Instagram sticker campaign with over 4 million shares confirmed it could not meet its promise to plant a tree for every pet picture shared.
Environment
Yes, cattle are the top source of methane emissions in the US
Methane is produced as a part of cattle’s digestive process, and cow burps are full of it. That’s what makes cattle a major contributor of U.S. methane emissions.
Government
No, the Build Back Better bill does not include a methane tax on livestock
The methane fee outlined in the Build Back Better bill only applies to petroleum and natural gas systems, not to the agricultural industry.
Food
Yes, climate change could impact the production of beer
Water and barley are highly subject to climate change. And that impact could alter the taste of beer and lead to higher prices.
Environment
Yes, China is currently the biggest emitter of carbon dioxide
China has emitted the most carbon dioxide every year since 2006. Prior to that, the United States was the biggest annual emitter of carbon dioxide.
Environment
No, volcanoes are not responsible for more carbon dioxide emissions than humans
Since Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano began erupting, claims have popped up that more carbon dioxide is emitted from volcanoes than from human activities. That’s false.
Environment
Yes, chocolate production is a cause of deforestation
One of the climate issues being discussed at COP26 is deforestation, which has been driven in part by cocoa production.
Social Media
Photo claiming to show ‘400 jets’ used to fly attendees to COP26 is actually from New Orleans in 2013
The photo shared widely online is actually from 2013 and was actually taken from the New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
Weather
No, the volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands will not cause a ‘mega tsunami’ as conspiracy theorists suggest
Experts say the theory that the Cumbre Vieja volcano could collapse and cause a mega tsunami “doesn’t carry water.”
Money
No, daylight saving time does not significantly save electricity in the US
Studies have found daylight saving time has led to little, if any, reduction in electricity use.
Environment
Yes, then-and-now photos of Arctic are real, but it’s not a 100-year comparison
The historical photo was taken in 1928 from Svalbard, between Norway and the North Pole. The newer photo was taken in 2002.
Social Media
No, there will not be a tree planted for every pet picture posted to Instagram campaign
The account behind an Instagram sticker campaign with over 4 million shares confirmed it could not meet its promise to plant a tree for every pet picture shared.
Environment
Yes, cattle are the top source of methane emissions in the US
Methane is produced as a part of cattle’s digestive process, and cow burps are full of it. That’s what makes cattle a major contributor of U.S. methane emissions.
Government
No, the Build Back Better bill does not include a methane tax on livestock
The methane fee outlined in the Build Back Better bill only applies to petroleum and natural gas systems, not to the agricultural industry.
Food
Yes, climate change could impact the production of beer
Water and barley are highly subject to climate change. And that impact could alter the taste of beer and lead to higher prices.
Environment
Yes, China is currently the biggest emitter of carbon dioxide
China has emitted the most carbon dioxide every year since 2006. Prior to that, the United States was the biggest annual emitter of carbon dioxide.
Environment
No, volcanoes are not responsible for more carbon dioxide emissions than humans
Since Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano began erupting, claims have popped up that more carbon dioxide is emitted from volcanoes than from human activities. That’s false.
Environment
Yes, chocolate production is a cause of deforestation
One of the climate issues being discussed at COP26 is deforestation, which has been driven in part by cocoa production.
Social Media
Photo claiming to show ‘400 jets’ used to fly attendees to COP26 is actually from New Orleans in 2013
The photo shared widely online is actually from 2013 and was actually taken from the New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
Weather
No, the volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands will not cause a ‘mega tsunami’ as conspiracy theorists suggest
Experts say the theory that the Cumbre Vieja volcano could collapse and cause a mega tsunami “doesn’t carry water.”
Money
No, daylight saving time does not significantly save electricity in the US
Studies have found daylight saving time has led to little, if any, reduction in electricity use.
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