A publication called Slay News promoted this rumor in three similar articles in 2024 and 2025, all without providing sufficient supporting evidence.
The article from Yahoo News debunks a false claim circulating on social media that the World Economic Forum (WEF) is planning to implement a "carbon tracker" to monitor and limit individuals' carbon emissions, including restrictions on personal travel and consumption. The WEF has explicitly denied these claims, stating that it has no involvement in any such tracking system. The article emphasizes that the misinformation stems from a misinterpretation of a WEF article discussing potential future technologies for carbon tracking, not an actual policy or plan. It also highlights the importance of fact-checking and verifying information before sharing it online.