Posts by The Center for Accountability in Science Team
Myth: Organic Food Production Is Better for the Environment
Foods labeled as organic are often marketed as eco-friendly options, but organic food production is anything but eco-friendly. Organic foods are supposed to be grown
The Cost of a Carbon-Free Economy
Many Americans understand that shifting our economy to a net-zero carbon standard would not be free. But many probably don’t understand just how much it
What Are PFAS?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced plans to address the presence of PFAS, sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals,” in America’s tap water supply.
Myth: Biodegradable Products Quickly Decompose
Many believe that products dubbed “biodegradable” are automatically good for the environment. But the reality is that the term “biodegradable” only means that the product
Misleading Plastic Documentary Wins Emmy
Are the Emmys more about style than substance? Last year, then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was awarded an Emmy for his COVID press conferences. It
Myth: The U.S. Is the Top Producer of CO2 Emissions
Environmentalists like to place the blame for climate change on the United States, but the U.S. does not lead the globe in CO2 emissions. China
New Study Highlights Possibility of Net-Zero-Emission Plastics
Because plastics are made from oils, it’s easy to assume the production of plastic will always produce excess greenhouse gas emissions. But that might not
Why Are Experts Predicting a Global Power Shortage This Winter?
Winter always puts added pressure on a region’s power supply as longer, chillier nights require more heat and light than other seasons. But this year,
Myth: Glass Can Be Recycled Everywhere
The only environmental selling point of glass is that it is recyclable. (Glass production is the most carbon-intensive of any beverage container.) But many cities
Myth: All Fossil Fuels Are Equally Bad for the Environment
The foundational element of life is carbon. Burning any fossil fuel will result in the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere which scientists believe