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MOSTLY FALSE: „20% of the companies covered by the CBAM are responsible for 97% of the emissions”

During a public hearing at the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Tax Matters (FISC) on 6 February 2025, Dutch Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra claimed that only 20% of companies are responsible for around 97% of the emissions. His claim turns out to be mostly false. Public hearing at the Committee on Tax Matters (FISC) The Subcommittee on Tax Matters (FISC) has a focus on combating tax fraud and tax evasion. The committee has t…European Parliament · Netherlands Read Article

Mostly false: “Squirrels are on the verge of extinction”

In an article by “Welt.de” from May 2025 a squirrel aid-worker (in Berlin, Germany) is being quoted saying: “Es ist dramatisch – bei den Eichhörnchen ist der Beginn des Aussterbens da” (English: “It’s dramatic – the squirrels are on the verge of extinction”). This claim turns out to be mostly false. In order to verify…Germany · Germany Read Article

Mostly True, but misleading: “Many Member States are looking for innovative strategies to prevent irregular migration”

In a letter dated June 25, 2024, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claimed: “Many Member States are looking at innovative strategies to prevent irregular migration by tackling asylum applications further from the EU’s external borders.” However, a closer examination shows that very few countries are actively pursuing such plans and concrete results are rare. The letter frames the recently adopted Pact on Migration and Asylum as …Ursula Von Der Leyen · Germany Read Article

False: “The sea level in Venice has been constant for over 1500 years”

On May 4, 2025, AfD politician Miguel Klauß published a reel on his Instagram profile in which he denied the rise in sea levels using the example of Venice. Specifically, he claims: “The constant sea level, for example in Venice for over 1.500 years, is the best proof of the climate sect’s lies about the…Instagram · Venice Read Article

Mostly false: “Nuclear energy is CO₂-neutral”

During an appearance on the German political talkshow „Farbe bekennen“, AfD-chairwoman Alice Weidel states that nuclear energy is CO₂-neutral (08:33). This claim relies on the fact that the actual process of nuclear energy production does not cause any carbon emissions. However, regarding the entire lifespan of a nuclear energy plant and the carbon emissions that are being produced during construction and the processing of uranium, it becomes cl…Stuttgart, Germany · Stuttgart Read Article

Comparing Germany and the United States’ Climate Policies

An American’s comparative analysis on Germany and the United States’ climate policies to see the different ways we are coming together to reach climate neutrality and curb climate change. As an American studying abroad in Germany, there are many similarities and differences I have seen in the cultural day-to-day life. One thing that is vastly different is the way people contribute to climate change and sustainability. I wanted to take a look at …Germany · Germany Read Article

Whether on private websites, social media or even in journalistic media, false figures are circulating everywhere

In addition to critically questioning the source, journalists must also learn to interpret statistics correctly. A basic knowledge of statistics is usually enough. Fake statistics At the beginning of April, a graphic relating to the Russian recapture of the Kursk region appeared on the messenger service Telegram. The supposed graphic from Statista shows how many dead mercenaries from different countries were found in the region around Kursk. Amo…Social Media · Wilhelmshaven Read Article

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