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Tom Kertscher

Tom Kertscher

Contributing Writer at PolitiFact

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Red light on ‘greenwashing’? US regulatory agency takes fresh look at deceptive climate claims

With increasing attention on climate change, the U.S. government is targeting “greenwashing” — companies’ use of false o
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Wind turbines’ energy payback is months, not years

Wind turbines, an alternative to fossil fuels, convert wind energy into electricity — about 10% of all electricity produ
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You and your neighbors, a virtual power plant? Growing effort is mo...

With a warming climate boosting demand for electricity, virtual power plants might give consumers power to help ease the
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Claim that COVID-19 vaccines killed 676,000 is Pants on Fire

A blog post shared on Facebook claimed that COVID-19 vaccines have killed some 676,000 people in the U.S. The post was w
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How are cities managing ‘urban heat islands’?

Having just experienced the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, and facing predictions of more extreme temperatures, U
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Claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin was assassinated is Pan...

An Aug. 20 Facebook post made a confusing claim about the demise, or near demise, of Russian President Vladimir Putin. I
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No evidence that a video showing planes leaving a trail was ... - P...

A TikTok video labeled “GeoengineeringWatch.org” showed what a narrator claimed were three U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemast
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World Health Organization did not say COVID-19 vaccines might ... -...

A video shared on Instagram claimed that the World Health Organization said there is “a possible causal relationship” be
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Spain soccer head Rubiales had not resigned as of Aug. 29.

An Aug. 25 Facebook post falsely declared that the embattled head of Spain’s soccer association stepped down. “Luis Rubi
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COVID-19 vaccines are not threat to kids of vaccinated women

An Instagram video made an unsubstantiated claim about women vaccinated against COVID-19. “I would not marry a woman who
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Drought caused Canada wildfires, not ‘smart cities’ efforts

As wildfires have burned around the globe, social media posts claimed they were set to make room for “smart cities.” We