VERIFY Fact Check |
Yes, rare extreme weather events are happening more frequently
Extreme Weather
Yes, Ida caused New York City’s first ever ‘flash flood emergency,’ which is different from a typical ‘flash flood warning’
Extreme Weather
No, the government isn't paying farmers to destroy their crops
Food
Yes, Hurricane Ida temporarily reversed the flow of part of the Mississippi River
Weather
Yes, rising sea levels threaten national security for the US
Environment
Yes, Ida had stronger winds than Katrina at landfall, but Katrina was a larger storm
Weather
Yes, rising sea levels are threatening coastal areas across the US
Environment
Yes, the UN report says human-induced climate change has caused some damage that’s irreversible for centuries
Environment
Yes, the 2021 earthquake in Haiti was twice as strong as the 2010 disaster
World
No, recycling symbols on plastics do not mean an item can always be recycled
Environment
Yes, genetically modified mosquitoes do exist, but they don’t bite and aren’t harmful to humans
Science
No, NASA did not say the main cause of tidal flooding in 2030s will be the moon’s ‘wobble’
Environment
Yes, 'botanical sexism' has led to more pollen in American cities
Environment
Yes, wildfires can create their own storms
Weather
Yes, carbon credits are legitimate and some companies really do use them to offset carbon usage
Environment
