Combating Climate Disinformation
Across Europe
We empower fact-checking organizations across Europe to identify, debunk, and counteract disinformation on climate change and crisis situations. With cutting-edge AI tools, a centralized misinformation database, and expert resources, we foster collaboration and precision in the fight against false narratives.
Statistics
Fact-checks
Water emptied from the Los Hurones reservoir (Cádiz) is not “thrown away”, it flows into the Guadalcacín reservoir
No, wind turbines do not murder cows via earth pins and stray electricity
No, the solar panel inverter does not produce dangerous radiation
Current climate change caused by humans, even though old video claims otherwise
Comparison between 'small tax' revenue and UN climate fund is flawed
“Stranded Whale” in Baku is an artwork by Belgian collective
Prebunks
Geo-engineering does not cause severe weather, but what does it do?
What is the impact of climate change on floods?
Forest projects do not adequately compensate flight emissions
“The cheapest electricity”, “green dictate from Brussels” and more myths about coal plants
Electricity from coal
Climate vs. weather: a deep dive on the key differences
The EuroClimateCheck Experts Database, part of the FactCRICIS project, is an innovative initiative designed to connect climate experts with European fact-checkers to collaboratively combat climate change misinformation. This centralized hub brings together scientific expertise, linguistic diversity, cross-border collaboration and opportunity for dissemination to enhance the accuracy and impact of climate-related fact-checking efforts.
Why join?
Amplify Your Impact: By joining the database, researchers can ensure their expertise contributes directly to combating the growing challenge of climate misinformation, helping foster informed public discourse and evidence-based policymaking across Europe.
Visibility and Collaboration: Experts gain exposure to a Europe-wide network of fact-checkers and stakeholders, offering opportunities for meaningful collaboration, knowledge sharing, and participation in public education campaigns.
Cross-Border Reach: The database bridges national boundaries, enabling experts to contribute to projects addressing multilingual and multi-regional misinformation narratives.
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