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Electric Vehicles

EV batteries require more recharges, lose range in winter

Extreme Weather

Yes, only four Category 5 hurricanes have ever made landfall in mainland U.S.

Only four hurricanes were at Category 5 strength when they made landfall in the mainland U.S. Ian and Katrina aren’t on the list.
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.
Electric Vehicles

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.

'You have failed us': Maine lobstermen face federal regulators over new rules

NOAA holds public meeting with Maine fishermen over new regulations

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Maine's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Maine | NewsCenterMaine.com

EV batteries require more recharges, lose range in winter

Yes, only four Category 5 hurricanes have ever made landfall in mainland U.S.

Yes, water was ‘sucked out’ of Tampa Bay by Hurricane Ian in phenomenon called ‘reverse storm surge’

No, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn't tweet that electric cars are better than gas during a hurricane

Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather

No, an 'invasion of crocodiles' at a beach did not leave the 'local population panicking'

Yes, drought can make it harder for soil to absorb water

Yes, it’s a tradition for beekeepers to tell their bees about major family events

Air conditioners can filter out wildfire smoke from within your home

Some electric vehicles ineligible for $7,500 tax credit

Viral video of volcanic eruption from space is manipulation of still photo

No, Flathead Lake in Montana is not the clearest water of any lake on Earth

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