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Wearing face masks does not cause hypercapnia or affect the immune system
Claim:
Wearing face masks can cause carbon dioxide toxicity; can weaken immune system
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UnsupportedThe claim that medical doctors are more likely to kill than firearms isn’t supported by evidence
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“In America, you’re 6x more likely to be killed by a Doctor than a gun”
Source: Facebook, Facebook users, 2022-06-13 -
MisleadingCDC director’s comments that 75% of COVID-19 deaths are among people with four comorbidities applies only to vaccinated people
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75% of deaths were people with ‘at least four comorbidities’
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1.9Very highAnalysis of "2015 Was Hottest Year in Historical Record, Scientists Say"
…year will be cooler than 2015 and 2016. This is why detecting climate change and a human influence cannot be done on just a few specific years. Climate scientists consider…
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European Science-Media Hub Workshop ‘Tackling misinformation and disinformation in science’
…main results obtained so far. The programme examines the impact of the interplay between scientific misinformation, news coverage, and social media platforms on public understanding of science and technological innovation….
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1.6Very highAnalysis of "Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has worst coral die-off ever"
…bleaching event this year and some of the ecological and economic consequences of coral bleaching. Although lacking in key scientific references to support claims, the article is insightful and unbiased….
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UnsupportedNo clinical evidence supports using cannabis to treat cancer or other conditions, although specific chemicals found in cannabis can be medically useful
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Cannabis can treat cancer, PTSD, seizures, anxiety, glaucoma, and depression
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Rand Paul argument for withdrawing from Paris climate agreement based on flawed information, Prof. Gary Yohe explains
…nearly 8% since 2008 partly in response to a cap and trade program that has generated $4billion in revenue—revenue that has been used to support investment in adaptation and simultaneous…
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-2Very lowInvestor’s Business Daily editorial misrepresents study to claim plants will prevent dangerous climate change
…and incorporate new results. Sara Vicca Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Antwerp The article includes several false statements and flawed reasonings, and suggests without evidence that scientists refuse to see…
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0.7HighBBC article on ocean acidification report accurate but brief
…350 publications on the effects of ocean acidification alluded to would deserve an in-depth article to provide important insight and better explain implications of the science. Adam Subhas PhD candidate,…