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Influencer Gary Brecka spreads misinformation about water fluoridation in Instagram post
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“[F]luoride is a neurotoxin. Studies link it to lower IQ in kids, thyroid dysfunction, and weakened bone density”
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Source: Instagram, Gary Brecka, 2025-03-28 -
What is known about the claims that the Wuhan Institute of Virology conducted research to bioengineer bat coronaviruses?
…Facebook (for example here by Paul himself and here). A third recent example of this claim was made by Liz Wheeler, in her video podcast “The Liz Wheeler Show” on…
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InaccurateBiden’s climate plan doesn’t say anything about limiting meat consumption, contrary to Daily Mail, Fox News claim
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Biden’s climate plan limits meat consumption by 90%; “Biden's climate plan could limit you to eat just one burger a MONTH”
Source: Daily Mail, Emily Crane, 2021-04-22 -
IncorrectHimalayan salt formed through the evaporation of ancient seas; no evidence that this salt is petrified blood or tissue
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Himalayan salt deposits are the petrified remains of ancient giants.
Source: Facebook, TikTok, Social media users, 2024-05-18 -
Lacks contextA safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine for children would protect children and at-risk people by reducing the virus’ spread
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Survival is over 99.9% so 'why are they insisting that children get this experimental treatment?'; 'mRNA vaccines are not vaccines but an mRNA treatment'
Source: Wendy Bell Radio, Wendy Bell, 2021-05-04 -
-2Very lowAnalysis of “Updated NASA Data: Global Warming Not Causing Any Polar Ice Retreat”
…all calendar months. 2) The author also appears confused by the fact that the sea ice grows back every winter and fails to understand the importance of weather. We do…
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MisleadingHealth authorities continue to collect safety data on COVID-19 vaccines, contrary to misleading claim by the Daily Wire
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The CDC “Remove[d] COVID Vaccine Adverse Event Reports”, “stopping the collection of public health information doesn’t have a clinical justification”
Source: Daily Wire, Brandon Drey, 2023-08-27 -
Glacier collapse recently buried a Swiss village – here’s what scientists say triggered the event
…of the Birch Glacier. In addition to sharing their own insights, they also recommended this fact sheet released by ETH Zürich for trustworthy information on the event. One of the…
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Mostly accuratePrioritizing plant-based foods in our diet can benefit climate and health, but Forbes article missed some key details
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Prioritizing plant-based foods and reducing overconsumption of animal-based protein is healthier and reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Source: Forbes, Simi Thambi, 2024-08-28 -
Is vehicle pollution still a problem? Yes, here’s why it still harms health and climate
…70% of these vehicles get exported to developing countries – many of which have poor emissions standards or none at all. The UNEP report also notes that by 2050, the…