Did Mark Carney plant a tree that was still in a plastic pot? How social media got it wrong (opens original article in a new tab)

Mark Carney planted an oak tree in Ireland, but social media falsely claimed it was in a plastic pot. Critics pointed out the irony of the action following a government decision to wind down a tree program.

• Mark Carney planted an oak tree in Ireland during a visit
• Social media claimed the tree was in a plastic pot but closer inspection showed it was not
• Comments noted the irony of planting a tree after government announced winding down a tree program