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Analysis* of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si
…substantiated by their knowledge in the field and by the content of the analysis in the annotations on the article. Alexis Berg Research Associate, Harvard University In the few passages…
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IncorrectRecent global warming driven by human CO2 emissions, not ‘little ice age’ or urban heat island effects
Claim:
“even IF mankind is influencing the temperature, it is insignificant compared to the natural forces”
Source: Facebook, Steve Milloy, 2024-11-10 -
1.3HighWashington Post article accurately describes latest estimate of accelerating Antarctic ice loss
…made clear. See all the scientists’ annotations in context REVIEWERS’ OVERALL FEEDBACK These comments are the overall opinion of scientists on the article, they are substantiated by their knowledge…
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IncorrectBaseless claims linking root canals with cancer and other serious illnesses rely on outdated and long-disproven theories
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Root canal treatment has “been shown to lead to diseases of the joints, brain, nervous system, and yes, even cancer"
Source: Facebook, X/Twitter, Social media users, 2024-11-01 -
MisleadingClaims that a “Johns Hopkins study” showed lockdowns are ineffective at reducing COVID-19 mortality are based on a working paper with questionable methods
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“Lockdowns only reduced COVID-19 mortality by .2%, study finds”
Source: Daily Mail, Fox News, Connor Boyd, Gina Martinez, Paul Best, 2022-02-02 -
IncorrectDTaP vaccine isn’t associated with sudden infant death syndrome, whooping cough vaccine led to historic decline in cases
Claim:
Whooping cough vaccine was never necessary, DTaP vaccine is linked to sudden infant death syndrome
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MisleadingCOVID-19 vaccines lowered excess deaths during the pandemic, contrary to headline by the Daily Telegraph
Claim:
“Covid vaccines may have helped fuel rise in excess deaths”
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What has been the effect of the pandemic on the suicide rate of the U.S. population?
…a record high before the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, figures on child suicides in the U.S. must be interpreted within the context of the previous trend. By focusing on the negative…
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IncorrectThe film “Died Suddenly” rehashes debunked claims and conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 vaccines
Claim:
COVID-19 vaccines are linked to abnormal blood clotting, sudden deaths, world depopulation
Source: Stew Peters Network, Twitter/X, Richard Hirschman, Steve Kirsch, Theresa Long, 2022-11-21 -
InaccurateAsymptomatic and presymptomatic people can spread COVID-19
Claim:
asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 never occurs
Source: The Last Refuge, American Institute for Economic Research, Jeffrey A. Tucker, 2020-12-20