The Guardian issued corrections and clarifications on June 22, 2026, addressing two errors in recent reporting. The corrections were published in the newspaper's standard corrections column and online.
Misattributed Quote Corrected
An article published on June 20, 2026, about the UK's renewable energy targets incorrectly attributed a quote to energy minister Sarah Jones. The quote, which stated that 'the government is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 68% by 2030,' was actually made by former energy minister Chris Skidmore in a 2023 interview. The error occurred due to a misreading of source notes. The Guardian apologizes for the mistake and has updated the online version.
Incorrect Statistic in Climate Report
A report on June 19, 2026, about global deforestation rates stated that 'the Amazon rainforest has lost 25% of its area since 1970.' According to data from the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE), the correct figure is approximately 17%. The Guardian has corrected the statistic and added a clarification note at the end of the article.
Policy on Corrections
The Guardian maintains a strict corrections policy, ensuring that errors are promptly acknowledged and rectified. Readers can submit corrections via the website or email. The newspaper also runs a daily corrections column in print and online.
