Posts falsely claim oil 'can regenerate faster than it is depleted'

Published on 29/07/2022 at 09:18

Multiple Facebook posts have shared a claim that oil "can regenerate faster than it could be depleted". However, the claim is false. Energy experts told AFP that the natural process of forming oil takes "millions of years" and humans are using it at a rate faster than it can regenerate.

Article misrepresents science on Pacific islands climate threat

Published on 23/07/2022 at 12:25

Imposter Elon Musk Twitter account shared in false posts claiming he was 'suspended' over buyout row

Updated on 20/07/2022 at 04:25

German newspapers need not 'ensure 75 percent of articles are factual or call themselves magazines'

Updated on 12/07/2022 at 10:52

World Economic Forum does not 'have its own paramilitary or police force'

Published on 09/06/2022 at 11:15

Posts misrepresent monkeypox and make misleading link with Covid vaccine

Published on 09/06/2022 at 08:08

Airlines in Spain and Russia have not 'warned Covid vaccinated people not to fly'

Published on 25/05/2022 at 06:14

Social media posts mislead on vaccination programme pause in Denmark

Updated on 10/05/2022 at 09:50

Posts share doctored Murdoch newspaper front page urging voters to 'kick out Australian PM'

Published on 29/04/2022 at 07:19

World Economic Forum rejects fake tweet on 'Great Reset for internet'

Published on 29/04/2022 at 06:26

Claims about tax on menstrual products in Germany are out of date

Updated on 21/04/2022 at 03:24

Australian PM did not say flood victims should be 'grateful' for government help in press conference

Updated on 23/03/2022 at 10:24