Did Sea Foam Fill Streets in Spain?
NOAA explained that sea foam forms "when dissolved organic matter in the ocean is churned up."
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Was the Keystone Pipeline Shut Down After Leaking Oil?
The pipeline did leak in North Dakota, but claims by alternative media that "no one" was talking about it were demonstrably false.
Did NYC Ban Hot Dogs?
Government-run facilities in New York City are definitely cutting back on processed meats.
Are Over 100 Whales Trapped in Underwater ‘Jails’?
Animal welfare activists and experts are deeply concerned about 90 belugas and 11 orcas that were kept in pens off the Russian coast.
Did the Media Ignore President Trump’s Signing of a Bill to Clean Up the Oceans?
Despite what was claimed in a Facebook meme, the enactment of the 'Save Our Oceans Act' in October 2018 received more national press coverage than Obama's signing of an almost identical bill in 2012.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Is It Now Against the Law in California to Shower and Do Laundry on the Same Day?
New water conservation legislation does not penalize individual California residents for specific water use.
Did President Trump Tell Belgium to ‘Withdraw from the Climate Agreement’?
A Belgian political party lampooned the president's view on climate change using 'deep fake' technology.
Do Rocks Falling Into the Ocean Contribute to Global Sea Level Rise?
On human timescales, sediment and rocks flowing into the ocean do not appreciably contribute to observed sea level rise; on larger timescales, the question is irrelevant.
Are Nestle and Coca-Cola Trying to Privatize a South American Aquifer?
Some fringe blogs in North America picked up a claim about the Guarani Aquifer that has already been debunked by Brazilian journalists.
Is Chocolate ‘On Track to Go Extinct’ in 40 Years?
Clickbait headlines suggesting a future without chocolate were based on a distorted reading of established science about cocoa in a warmer world.
Were Scientists Caught Tampering with Raw Data to Exaggerate Sea Level Rise?
Breitbart pushed an extremely flawed study as evidence of a widespread conspiracy to inflate sea level rise.
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Is Al Roker Leaving the ‘Today’ Show?
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Did Hillary Clinton Post Condolences for Tulsi Gabbard’s Suicide One Day Early?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
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The basketball legend's death stunned the world.
Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.