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Extreme Weather
Yes, only four Category 5 hurricanes have ever made landfall in mainland U.S.
Extreme Weather
Yes, water was ‘sucked out’ of Tampa Bay by Hurricane Ian in phenomenon called ‘reverse storm surge’
Photos and videos show Tampa Bay empty of water during Hurricane Ian. This is due to a phenomenon called “reverse storm surge,” experts explain.
Social Media
No, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn't tweet that electric cars are better than gas during a hurricane
Ocasio-Cortez said she never tweeted about electric cars during hurricanes in 2019. The viral claim has circulated on social media for years.
Technology
Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Social Media
No, an 'invasion of crocodiles' at a beach did not leave the 'local population panicking'
A viral video purports to show hundreds or thousands of crocodiles gathered at a beach. But they’re actually Pantanal caimans in a remote area behaving normally.
Weather
Yes, drought can make it harder for soil to absorb water
A viral video claims that soil affected by a drought and heat absorbed water far more slowly than wet soil. VERIFY explains the science behind why that can happen.
World
Yes, it’s a tradition for beekeepers to tell their bees about major family events
When the royal beekeeper told the queen’s bees of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, he was practicing a beekeeping tradition of updating the hives of family news.
Extreme Weather
Air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home
The VERIFY team confirms yes, air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home.
Money
Some electric vehicles ineligible for $7,500 tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Social Media
Viral video of volcanic eruption from space is manipulation of still photo
A video that shows a satellite view of a plume of smoke rising from a volcano went viral on social media. It’s an animation, not real footage.
Environment
No, Flathead Lake in Montana is not the clearest water of any lake on Earth
Is Flathead Lake in Montana the clearest water of any lake on Earth? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Money
Not all electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Extreme Weather
Yes, water was ‘sucked out’ of Tampa Bay by Hurricane Ian in phenomenon called ‘reverse storm surge’
Photos and videos show Tampa Bay empty of water during Hurricane Ian. This is due to a phenomenon called “reverse storm surge,” experts explain.
Social Media
No, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn't tweet that electric cars are better than gas during a hurricane
Ocasio-Cortez said she never tweeted about electric cars during hurricanes in 2019. The viral claim has circulated on social media for years.
Technology
Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Social Media
No, an 'invasion of crocodiles' at a beach did not leave the 'local population panicking'
A viral video purports to show hundreds or thousands of crocodiles gathered at a beach. But they’re actually Pantanal caimans in a remote area behaving normally.
Weather
Yes, drought can make it harder for soil to absorb water
A viral video claims that soil affected by a drought and heat absorbed water far more slowly than wet soil. VERIFY explains the science behind why that can happen.
World
Yes, it’s a tradition for beekeepers to tell their bees about major family events
When the royal beekeeper told the queen’s bees of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, he was practicing a beekeeping tradition of updating the hives of family news.
Extreme Weather
Air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home
The VERIFY team confirms yes, air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home.
Money
Some electric vehicles ineligible for $7,500 tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Social Media
Viral video of volcanic eruption from space is manipulation of still photo
A video that shows a satellite view of a plume of smoke rising from a volcano went viral on social media. It’s an animation, not real footage.
Environment
No, Flathead Lake in Montana is not the clearest water of any lake on Earth
Is Flathead Lake in Montana the clearest water of any lake on Earth? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Money
Not all electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
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