Environment
26 June was not the ‘hottest day’ in the UK since 1976
Social media posts have claimed a previous record June temperature set in 1976 is evidence global warming isn’t real. Read
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Environment
Fact checks, commentary and analysis about the environment, climate change, renewable energy and animal welfare
Environment
HAARP can’t cause heatwaves
We’ve seen false claims circulating online that the research project HAARP is behind the recent heatwaves in the UK and Europe. Read
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Environment
Twin Venezuelan earthquakes not caused by HAARP
Social media posts claim the earthquakes in Venezuela were engineered by HAARP, a research experiment often subject to misinformation. But experts say HAARP cannot create such natural disasters. Read
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Environment
Videos don’t show traffic lights ‘melting’ due to heatwave
Two clips of traffic lights “melting” have been shared with claims they were damaged by the recent heatwaves in Europe. But these videos actually show fire damage unrelated to heatwaves. Read
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3 June 2026
Appears on track
Appears on track
Government Tracker
Is the government on course to create three new National Forests in England?
Full Fact takes a look at Labour’s pledge to create three new national forests in England, and to plant millions of trees. Read
Gov Tracker
27 May 2026
In progress
In progress
Government Tracker
Is the government on track with plans to ban trail hunting?
Full Fact takes a look at Labour’s commitment to ban trail hunting. Read
Gov Tracker
27 May 2026
Achieved
Achieved
Government Tracker
Has the government introduced new criminal sanctions against water companies that break the law?
Full Fact takes a look at Labour’s pledge to introduce criminal sanctions against water companies who persistently break the law. Read
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Environment
Videos showing ‘burning’ snow do not prove it is fake
Viral videos claiming snow is fake because it turns black and doesn't melt are false. Experts told Full Fact these are normal reactions caused by soot from lighters and sublimation. Read
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20 February 2026
Wait and see
Wait and see
Government Tracker
Is the government on track to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030?
Full Fact takes a look at Labour’s pledge to phase out new cars with internal combustion engines. Read
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Environment
HAARP did not cause recent Northern Lights seen in UK
The Northern Lights seen across much of the UK this week were caused by a severe geomagnetic storm produced by the sun, not, as some claimed online, by the HAARP research facility in Alaska. Read
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