Concern over bid to exempt organic food certification from public scrutiny
Campaigners asked for inspection reports on organic salmon farms in Scotland. It led to an appeal which could limit the public right to access environmental information.
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The fact-checking team at the Ferret has launched a brand new podcast – The FFS Show – about truth and falsehoods online.
The podcast will include the best of our fact-checking work at Ferret Fact Service, as well as regular interviews with experts and fact-checkers on misinformation issues around the world.
Hosts Ali Brian and Mags Taylor will also be sharing tricks and tips to avoid falling for false information online.
The first episode focuses on the Covid-19 vaccination, debunking viral social media claims and highlighting vaccination appointment scams which have sprung up as the rollout continues in the UK.
Find out more about how to subscribe to ‘The FFS Show’ on our dedicated show landing page.
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