The Guardian newspaper has issued a series of corrections and clarifications, addressing factual inaccuracies in several of its recent publications. The amendments cover topics ranging from scientific claims about climate intervention to a significant historical date.
Key Corrections on Science and History
In a notable correction, the publication addressed a letter from Professor Hugh Hunt published in the Journal section. The original letter incorrectly stated that solar radiation modification (SRM), a form of solar geoengineering, could achieve a cooling effect of 10 degrees Celsius using 10 million tonnes of sprayed material. The newspaper has clarified that Professor Hunt had, in fact, referred to a potential cooling of 1 degree Celsius (1C). This correction is crucial for accurate public understanding of the debated climate technology's proposed scale and impact.
A separate editorial error concerned the timeline of a major political event. An article discussing a lawsuit involving Donald Trump incorrectly cited the date of the storming of the US Capitol. The piece stated the event occurred in 2020, but it has been corrected to the accurate date: 6 January 2021.
Other Recently Amended Articles
The corrections column also listed several other articles that have been recently updated. Readers are directed to the amended versions for the most accurate information. These include:
- An opinion piece titled 'Planning to visit the US? Take it from this American citizen – don’t.'
- A report on the impact of technology: 'Google AI summaries are ruining the livelihoods of recipe writers: ‘It’s an extinction event’.'
- A cultural list: 'The 50 best TV shows of 2025: No 5 – Blue Lights.'
- An 'Susan Todd obituary.'
How to Report an Error
The Guardian maintains a system for readers to flag potential mistakes. Editorial complaints and requests for corrections can be submitted via email to guardian.readers@theguardian.com. Alternatively, readers can write by post to the Readers’ editor at Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU, or leave a voicemail message on +44 (0) 20 3353 4736.
This process underscores the publication's commitment to factual accuracy and transparency in its journalism, allowing for public scrutiny and the prompt rectification of errors when they occur.
