In the final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses, there were fewer candidates — only six — but more than a few false, misleading and exaggerated claims.
Issues: climate change
The Whoppers of 2019
Trump Mocks Global Warming, Lowballs Sea Level Rise
Unpacking Sanders’ ‘Climate Refugee’ Statistic
FactChecking the November Democratic Debate
FactChecking Biden’s CNN Town Hall
Trump Again Misunderstands California’s Wildfires
What Does Science Say About the Need for Nuclear?
Sen. Bernie Sanders has said “scientists tell us” that it’s possible to go carbon neutral without relying on nuclear power. Fellow Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker, who backs the use of some nuclear energy, has said the data is on his side. Who’s right? Both have a point, but neither is telling the full story.