VERIFY Fact Check |
Yes, rare extreme weather events are happening more frequently
Extreme Weather
No, animals did not escape from a New Jersey zoo during the Ida storm
Social Media
Yes, FEMA will pay to replace a generator that broke during Hurricane Ida, but only if you meet the eligibility requirements
Weather
Yes, Ida caused New York City’s first ever ‘flash flood emergency,’ which is different from a typical ‘flash flood warning’
Extreme Weather
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
No, this photo of gridlocked traffic was not taken from Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida
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, spray sunscreen is as effective as lotion sunscreen, but both must be applied correctly to work best
Health
Yes, sunscreen does expire, but not every bottle will have an expiration date
Health
Yes, wildfires can create their own storms
Weather
Yes, wildfire smoke can contribute to someone contracting COVID-19
Coronavirus
Yes, extreme heat influenced by climate change is killing sea life
Weather
