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stated on October 26, 2023 in en una publicación en Facebook

Video muestra “momento cuando el huracán Otis llegó a Acapulco”.

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stated on September 20, 2023 in an Instagram post

New York City is spraying unsafe pesticides to combat West Nile virus.

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stated on September 27, 2023 in a GOP presidential primary debate in California

“Ron DeSantis is against fracking. He is against drilling.”

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stated on September 12, 2023 in a TikTok video

Hawaii wildfire was intentionally set because there’s “120 million tons of lithium in Maui.”

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stated on September 9, 2023 in an Instagram post

"Modified mosquitoes have officially made it to Ohio.”

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stated on August 30, 2023 in an Instagram post

Bill Gates-funded research into genetically engineered cattle ticks is responsible for red-meat allergies from alpha-gal syndrome in the U.S.

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stated on August 22, 2023 in a Facebook post

Speaker at World Economic Forum conference proposed adding COVID-19 vaccines to water supply.

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stated on August 14, 2023 in a Facebook post

FEMA and Red Cross are “confiscating” donations meant for Hawaii wildfire victims.

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Vivek Ramaswamy

stated on August 23, 2023 in a GOP presidential primary debate in Milwaukee

“The reality is more people are dying of bad climate change policies than they are of actual climate change.”

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stated on August 9, 2023 in an interview with the Weather Channel

“I’ve already” declared a national climate emergency

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stated on August 11, 2023 in a video shared on Facebook.

“Wildfires do not completely burn out cars, glass and all, yet leaving nearby trees and utility poles still standing upright.”

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stated on July 26, 2023 in una publicación en Facebook

"No hay calentamiento global, de hecho las gráficas indican que nos estamos enfriando cada vez más”.

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stated on July 11, 2023 in a video shared on Facebook.

Under the “2023 Solar Incentive Program,” U.S. homeowners can “now qualify to get a full, state-of-the-art solar system at absolutely no cost from the government.”

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stated on July 11, 2023 in a Facebook post

"The sand storm headed our way is an attempt by Bill Gates to block out the sun.”

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

stated on June 5, 2023 in a podcast

Atrazine in the water supply is contributing to "sexual dysphoria" in kids.

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stated on June 14, 2023 in a speech

"We have plans to build a railroad from the Pacific all the way across the Indian Ocean."

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Instagram posts

stated on June 7, 2023 in an Instagram post

Recent wildfires put more carbon in the atmosphere than "the human race has put out in the last 100 years."

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stated on May 11, 2023 in una publicación en Facebook

"Estelas de aviones ... están modificadas con químicos por gobiernos poderosos para enfermar a las personas con fines económicos manipulativos y de reducción de la población".

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stated on May 20, 2023 in an Instagram post

"NYC mayor plans to track and limit meat and dairy."

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stated on April 25, 2023 in a post

“Goldfish crackers contain a dangerously high amount of weed killer.”

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Fact-checking the third GOP presidential debate in Miami

Fact-checking the third GOP presidential debate in Miami

By PolitiFact Staff • November 9, 2023

Donald Trump’s off-base claims about electric car ‘mandates’ and markets

Donald Trump’s off-base claims about electric car ‘mandates’ and markets

By Matthew Crowley • October 11, 2023

Red light on ‘greenwashing’? US regulatory agency takes fresh look at deceptive climate claims

Red light on ‘greenwashing’? US regulatory agency takes fresh look at deceptive climate claims

By Tom Kertscher • July 17, 2023

Anti-abortion advocates turn to the environment: Is mifepristone in wastewater a threat?

Anti-abortion advocates turn to the environment: Is mifepristone in wastewater a threat?

By Samantha Putterman • May 31, 2023

US versus China: Which nation is doing more to address climate change?

US versus China: Which nation is doing more to address climate change?

By Tom Kertscher • March 27, 2023

The Ohio train derailment: What we know about health, environmental concerns

The Ohio train derailment: What we know about health, environmental concerns

By Louis Jacobson • February 15, 2023

Ohio derailment is just the latest serious industrial accident in the U.S.

Ohio derailment is just the latest serious industrial accident in the U.S.

By Louis Jacobson • February 15, 2023

What's the ‘zero emissions’ break-even point for electric cars? Hard to tell.

What's the ‘zero emissions’ break-even point for electric cars? Hard to tell.

By Kristin Hugo • December 6, 2022

Fact-checking Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker in Georgia's Senate race

Fact-checking Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker in Georgia's Senate race

By Louis Jacobson • November 4, 2022

Experts say Biden’s achievements are similar to recent presidents. But Democrats aren't touting them

Experts say Biden’s achievements are similar to recent presidents. But Democrats aren't touting them

By Louis Jacobson • October 19, 2022

Why it’s hard to compare electricity use between electric cars and household appliances

Why it’s hard to compare electricity use between electric cars and household appliances

By Kristin Hugo • August 25, 2022

Kilimanjaro’s ice fields didn’t disappear by 2020. That doesn’t mean climate change isn’t happening

Kilimanjaro’s ice fields didn’t disappear by 2020. That doesn’t mean climate change isn’t happening

By Madison Czopek • February 7, 2022

Tracking Biden's campaign promises, one year in

Tracking Biden's campaign promises, one year in

By Louis Jacobson • January 18, 2022

US climate change spending overseas: Does the public support it?

US climate change spending overseas: Does the public support it?

By Louis Jacobson • November 5, 2021

Why are oil prices so high? And what can be done about it?

Why are oil prices so high? And what can be done about it?

By Louis Jacobson • November 4, 2021

Fact-checking Texas Republicans on blackout blame

Fact-checking Texas Republicans on blackout blame

By Brandon Mulder • February 18, 2021

Facebook post laments Biden’s first actions with false claims

Facebook post laments Biden’s first actions with false claims

By Louis Jacobson • January 25, 2021

Which campaign promises did Joe Biden tackle first?

Which campaign promises did Joe Biden tackle first?

By Louis Jacobson • January 22, 2021

How Donald Trump performed on 11 key promises

How Donald Trump performed on 11 key promises

By Louis Jacobson • January 19, 2021

Climate scientists reject Trump’s prediction 'It’ll start getting cooler' in California

Climate scientists reject Trump’s prediction 'It’ll start getting cooler' in California

By Chris Nichols • September 14, 2020

Latest promises about Environment

Give disadvantaged communities 40% of spending benefits related to clean energy

Put US on a course to net-zero emissions by 2050.

Block new fracking on federal lands, but not ban all fracking

Establish new fuel economy standards

Rejoin the Paris climate agreement

Approve the Keystone XL project and reap the profits

Dramatically scale back the EPA

Cancel global warming payments to the United Nations

Cancel the Paris climate agreement

Invest $50 billion in auto manufacturing facilities for fuel efficient vehicles

Set a standard for utilities that 80 percent of U.S. electricity comes from clean sources by 2035

Help restore Gulf Coast wetlands that protect against hurricanes

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