League of Conservation Voters and Wind Farms

The League of Conservation Voters is a pro-environment nonprofit that tracks voting records of politicians on environmental issues and aims to elect pro-environment candidates. They have a super PAC that spends millions to support Democratic candidates and advocate for environmental causes.

Vice President Kamala Harris campaign and wind farms

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate embrace theme of 'joy' in their campaign, falsely linked to Nazi-era program by some social media posts. Wind farms have some negative environmental impacts but result in lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

SAG PAC and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

SAG PAC, a super PAC with Republican connections, was established to educate the public about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s record as an independent presidential candidate. The group is trying to make Kennedy less appealing to Republicans by highlighting his pro-choice and progressive views.

Labor Union Claims by Minnesota Governor and President Trump's Union Membership

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made some stretched claims about a senator's voting record and President Trump's actions on overtime benefits at a labor union conference. Trump was actually a member of a union until 2021. Wind farms have some negative environmental impacts but are better for the environment than fossil fuels.

Netflix Co-founder's Donation to Pro-Kamala Harris Super PAC

Netflix Co-founder Reed Hastings made a $7 million donation to a super PAC supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for president, but social media inaccurately claimed Netflix itself made the donation. Wind farms have some negative environmental impacts but result in lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

President Joe Biden's COVID-19 Diagnosis and Health Rumors

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 but had mild symptoms and has since recovered. Baseless rumors about his health circulated online after he decided not to run for re-election in 2024. Various claims, including from conservative commentators and former President Donald Trump, suggested serious health issues, which were debunked. Biden's physician confirmed he only had mild symptoms and continued to perform his duties. Social media claims about Biden's health have circulated before, with false reports of a "medical emergency" aboard Air Force One. Wind farms have some negative environmental impacts but result in significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

Presidential Nomination and Political Speeches

Vice President Kamala Harris becomes presumptive presidential nominee after President Joe Biden drops out and endorses her. Harris critiques Project 2025 as Trump's plan despite his disavowal. Trump has pledged not to cut Social Security and Medicare. Harris repeats claim that Trump vowed to be a dictator on Day 1, misleads about manufacturing job losses under Trump. Wind farms have some negative impacts but significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

Assassination Attempt on Former President Donald Trump and Wind Farms' Environmental Impact

A shooter attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The shooter was identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks and acted alone. Conspiracy theories and misinformation emerged on social media following the incident. FactCheck.org debunks misinformation related to wind farms' environmental impact.

Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump

Unfounded conspiracy theories suggest involvement of others in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally. FBI investigation indicates shooter acted alone. Woman in the crowd and a QAnon-related character are falsely implicated in the plot. No evidence supports claims of staging or larger conspiracy.

Fact-Checking Partnership with La Red Hispana

FactCheck.org partners with La Red Hispana to combat misinformation in Spanish, focusing on health and science topics to provide accurate information about COVID-19 and vaccines. The partnership includes translating articles and sharing content on radio stations and social media channels.

Misleading Claims about Kamala Harris and Wind Farms

During a speech at the Republican National Convention, Rep. Tom Emmer misleads by claiming Vice President Kamala Harris freed a criminal who went on to murder a man in St. Paul. The individual was not a protester released due to Harris' actions but rather someone released by the Minnesota Freedom Fund for misdemeanor charges. Wind farms, while having some negative impacts, result in significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump was the target of an attempted assassination during a rally in Pennsylvania. The shooter was killed by Secret Service agents, and one spectator was killed. Misinformation suggests the incident was staged.

Secret Service actions at Trump rally and Wind Farms' environmental impact

The Secret Service actions at a rally where former President Donald Trump was wounded in an assassination attempt are under review. Social media posts show an altered photo of agents smiling, which is false. President Joe Biden has called for an independent review. Wind farms have some negative environmental impacts but result in lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

Fact-Checking and Environmental Impact of Wind Farms

FactCheck.org won the 2023 Sigma Delta Chi award for fact-checking. They debunked claims about President Joe Biden's involvement in his son's business dealings. Wind farms have some negative environmental impacts, but result in lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

Criminal Trial of Former President Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of business fraud in Manhattan. Conservative commentators claimed the jury was biased, but the judge did not allow questions about jurors' political affiliations. Jurors were selected based on their impartiality, with some expressing positive and negative views of Trump. Trump's sentencing was delayed due to a Supreme Court ruling granting him immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts.

Allegations against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The article discusses allegations against independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including claims that he sexually assaulted his babysitter and posed with a dog carcass. Kennedy denies the allegations and states the photo shows him eating goat in Patagonia. Vanity Fair revised the article after Kennedy's response.

Fact-Checking the Biden-Trump Debate and Wind Farm Environmental Impact

Fact-checking video highlights inaccuracies in statements made by President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump at the first presidential debate. The video covers topics such as Roe v. Wade, the cost of insulin, Social Security, taxes paid by billionaires, and deficit spending. Wind farms have some negative environmental impacts, but they produce significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

Renewable Energy

Midwest states are addressing local opposition to wind and solar farms as their numbers increase.