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Gas Prices
No, there isn’t enough recoverable crude oil in the U.S. to last over 400 years
Extreme Weather
Yes, heat led to the deaths of at least 2,000 cattle in Kansas
Temperatures spiked in a short amount of time, humidity was high and wind was low in southwest Kansas. The cattle also hadn't shed their winter coats yet.
Money
No, a new toilet flapper won’t save you money — unless your current flapper has a leak or other issue
A leaky flapper, which controls how much water from the toilet tank goes into the bowl, can waste gallons of water between flushes.
Extreme Weather
Yes, 6 extreme weather events happened in the U.S. on June 13
Storms, extreme heat, flooding, wildfires and drought occurred in different parts of the U.S. on June 13, 2022.
Environment
Yes, the Great Salt Lake is shrinking
NASA says that the Great Salt Lake has been shrinking for years because of human consumption of the lake water.
Weather
Yes, aluminum foil can be used over windows to help keep homes cool
Emergency management agencies specifically recommend using aluminum foil-covered cardboard that goes between windows and drapes.
Weather
Yes, heat is historically the top weather-related killer in the US
As a heat wave settles over several states, some people have pointed out how deadly intensifying summer temperatures can be.
Environment
Yes, cruise ships dump waste into the ocean
Cruise ships do dispose of waste into the ocean, but each ship must follow specific regulatory requirements when disposing of waste, according to the EPA.
Courts
Yes, a California court ruled bees are fish — but only for a specific conservation law
Since California’s endangered species law does not include “insects,” an appeals court agreed that bees could be included under the law’s definition of “fish.”
Science
Yes, a recent ruling in California classified bees as fish
A recent California ruling classified bees as fish, because both are invertebrates.
Science
Is there a national ban on new natural gas hookups in the U.S.?
Is there a national ban on new natural gas hookups in the U.S.? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Environment
Fact-checking if climate change could impact the production of beer
Water and barley are highly subject to climate change. And that impact could alter the taste of beer and lead to higher prices.
Extreme Weather
Yes, heat led to the deaths of at least 2,000 cattle in Kansas
Temperatures spiked in a short amount of time, humidity was high and wind was low in southwest Kansas. The cattle also hadn't shed their winter coats yet.
Money
No, a new toilet flapper won’t save you money — unless your current flapper has a leak or other issue
A leaky flapper, which controls how much water from the toilet tank goes into the bowl, can waste gallons of water between flushes.
Extreme Weather
Yes, 6 extreme weather events happened in the U.S. on June 13
Storms, extreme heat, flooding, wildfires and drought occurred in different parts of the U.S. on June 13, 2022.
Environment
Yes, the Great Salt Lake is shrinking
NASA says that the Great Salt Lake has been shrinking for years because of human consumption of the lake water.
Weather
Yes, aluminum foil can be used over windows to help keep homes cool
Emergency management agencies specifically recommend using aluminum foil-covered cardboard that goes between windows and drapes.
Weather
Yes, heat is historically the top weather-related killer in the US
As a heat wave settles over several states, some people have pointed out how deadly intensifying summer temperatures can be.
Environment
Yes, cruise ships dump waste into the ocean
Cruise ships do dispose of waste into the ocean, but each ship must follow specific regulatory requirements when disposing of waste, according to the EPA.
Courts
Yes, a California court ruled bees are fish — but only for a specific conservation law
Since California’s endangered species law does not include “insects,” an appeals court agreed that bees could be included under the law’s definition of “fish.”
Science
Yes, a recent ruling in California classified bees as fish
A recent California ruling classified bees as fish, because both are invertebrates.
Science
Is there a national ban on new natural gas hookups in the U.S.?
Is there a national ban on new natural gas hookups in the U.S.? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Environment
Fact-checking if climate change could impact the production of beer
Water and barley are highly subject to climate change. And that impact could alter the taste of beer and lead to higher prices.
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