A story published on the BBC news website in August 2019 claimed that the number of…
Category: Fact Checks
Our Fact Checks examine relevant claims from the media, reports or manifestos; look into the evidence; and support, explain or correct them. Our aim is to assess the science behind these various claims to understand how well supported they are.
Are hen harriers illegally killed on English grouse moors?
A scientific paper published in 2019 used radio tags to track hen harriers and results suggest…
Are there only 100 harvests left in British soils?
An article in the Independent claimed that British soils are so degraded that they will only…
Are moorlands drained for grouse shooting purposes?
In August 2019, the Labour party claimed moorland is drained for grouse shooting.