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Here’s what we know about LA fire department’s DEI efforts, which Republicans have attacked

Here’s what we know about LA fire department’s DEI efforts, which Republicans have attacked

By Grace Abels ? January 17, 2025
Fact-check: Los Angeles fires fuel falsehoods, including by Trump, about water management

Fact-check: Los Angeles fires fuel falsehoods, including by Trump, about water management

By Jeff Cercone ? January 10, 2025
Do you know Trump and Harris’ talking points? Prep for the presidential debate with fact-checks

Do you know Trump and Harris’ talking points? Prep for the presidential debate with fact-checks

By Louis Jacobson ? September 6, 2024
Fact-checking the third GOP presidential debate in Miami

Fact-checking the third GOP presidential debate in Miami

By PolitiFact Staff ? November 9, 2023
Donald Trump’s off-base claims about electric car ‘mandates’ and markets

Donald Trump’s off-base claims about electric car ‘mandates’ and markets

By Matthew Crowley ? October 11, 2023
Red light on ‘greenwashing’? US regulatory agency takes fresh look at deceptive climate claims

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

By Tom Kertscher ? July 17, 2023
Anti-abortion advocates turn to the environment: Is mifepristone in wastewater a threat?

Anti-abortion advocates turn to the environment: Is mifepristone in wastewater a threat?

By Samantha Putterman ? May 31, 2023
US versus China: Which nation is doing more to address climate change?

US versus China: Which nation is doing more to address climate change?

By Tom Kertscher ? March 27, 2023
The Ohio train derailment: What we know about health, environmental concerns

The Ohio train derailment: What we know about health, environmental concerns

By Louis Jacobson ? February 15, 2023
Ohio derailment is just the latest serious industrial accident in the U.S.

Ohio derailment is just the latest serious industrial accident in the U.S.

By Louis Jacobson ? February 15, 2023
What's the ‘zero emissions’ break-even point for electric cars? Hard to tell.

What's the ‘zero emissions’ break-even point for electric cars? Hard to tell.

By Kristin Hugo ? December 6, 2022
Fact-checking Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker in Georgia's Senate race

Fact-checking Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker in Georgia's Senate race

By Louis Jacobson ? November 4, 2022
Experts say Biden’s achievements are similar to recent presidents. But Democrats aren't touting them

Experts say Biden’s achievements are similar to recent presidents. But Democrats aren't touting them

By Louis Jacobson ? October 19, 2022
Why it’s hard to compare electricity use between electric cars and household appliances

Why it’s hard to compare electricity use between electric cars and household appliances

By Kristin Hugo ? August 25, 2022
Kilimanjaro’s ice fields didn’t disappear by 2020. That doesn’t mean climate change isn’t happening

Kilimanjaro’s ice fields didn’t disappear by 2020. That doesn’t mean climate change isn’t happening

By Madison Czopek ? February 7, 2022
Tracking Biden's campaign promises, one year in

Tracking Biden's campaign promises, one year in

By Louis Jacobson ? January 18, 2022
US climate change spending overseas: Does the public support it?

US climate change spending overseas: Does the public support it?

By Louis Jacobson ? November 5, 2021
Why are oil prices so high? And what can be done about it?

Why are oil prices so high? And what can be done about it?

By Louis Jacobson ? November 4, 2021
Fact-checking Texas Republicans on blackout blame

Fact-checking Texas Republicans on blackout blame

By Brandon Mulder ? February 18, 2021
Facebook post laments Biden’s first actions with false claims

Facebook post laments Biden’s first actions with false claims

By Louis Jacobson ? January 25, 2021

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