The Guardian issued corrections and clarifications on July 2, 2026, addressing two errors in previous reporting. The first correction involves a misattributed quote in an article about climate policy. The second clarification corrects a factual inaccuracy regarding the date of a historical event.
Misattributed Quote Correction
An article published on June 28, 2026, incorrectly attributed a statement to Dr. Emily Watson, a climate scientist at the University of Oxford. The quote, which read, "We are running out of time to act on emissions," was actually made by Dr. James Carter, a policy analyst at the same institution. The Guardian apologizes for the error and has updated the online version accordingly.
Historical Date Clarification
A feature on the history of the London Underground, published on June 30, 2026, stated that the first line opened in 1860. In fact, the Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground railway, opened in 1863. The article has been corrected to reflect the accurate date.
These corrections are part of the Guardian's commitment to accuracy and transparency. Readers are encouraged to report any errors to the corrections team.
