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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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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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stated on May 1, 2023 in a Facebook post

"NASA just announced a 100-foot-wide fissure-crack just opened up Yellowstone volcano in 24 hours.”

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stated on April 21, 2023 in a Facebook post

Chemtrails are being put into the atmosphere and are trickling down into soil and water, becoming “the real cause of disease.”

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stated on March 1, 2023 in a report

“Every single county in New York has experienced a federal climate disaster between 2011-2021.”

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stated on March 13, 2023 in an executive action

On drilling on federal lands.

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stated on March 3, 2023 in a speech at CPAC

Democrats "want to ban gas powered cars and gas stoves.”

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stated on February 10, 2023 in a tweet

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm met "with the radical green energy group behind the gas stove ban," which "has ties to the" Chinese Communist Party.

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stated on February 27, 2023 in a post

“The five people that died in that plane crash … were supposed to go to Ohio to test the water, the soil and the air quality in East Palestine.”

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stated on February 20, 2023 in an Instagram post

"The laws governing Agenda 2030 land development allows the government to seize polluted lands and move their residents to … smart cities.”

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stated on February 6, 2023 in an Instagram post

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria is "a systemic attack against Kurdish people."

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stated on January 23, 2023 in an Instagram post

“NASA stopped exploring the ocean.”

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stated on January 10, 2023 in a TV segment

“The White House is now attempting to ban all gas ovens and burners.”

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stated on November 30, 2022 in a post

Large machinery is “required to move 500,000 pounds of earth in order to get the minerals needed for one single Tesla car battery.”

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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

Joe Biden’s climate change plan, explained

Joe Biden’s climate change plan, explained

By Sophie Austin • August 3, 2020

Fact-checking Donald Trump on the Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders unity platform

Fact-checking Donald Trump on the Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders unity platform

By Sophie Austin • July 19, 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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