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Extreme Weather

Yes, rare extreme weather events are happening more frequently

Social Media

No, animals did not escape from a New Jersey zoo during the Ida storm

Despite some social media claims, no animals escaped from a New Jersey zoo as the Ida storm system drenched the Northeast.
Weather

Yes, FEMA will pay to replace a generator that broke during Hurricane Ida, but only if you meet the eligibility requirements

To qualify for assistance through FEMA, a state needs to receive a major disaster declaration. Portions of three states have received that declaration as of Sept. 7.
Extreme Weather

Yes, Ida caused New York City’s first ever ‘flash flood emergency,’ which is different from a typical ‘flash flood warning’

A “flash flood emergency” is a relatively new type of flash flood warning used for only the most dangerous floods that rise beyond typical flood levels.
Weather

Yes, Hurricane Ida temporarily reversed the flow of part of the Mississippi River

Powerful winds pushed the water inland and temporarily reversed the flow in a section of the river. This also happened during Hurricane Isaac and Hurricane Katrina.
Environment

Yes, rising sea levels threaten national security for the US

Dozens of military installations sit on the U.S. coastline. Many are being impacted by rising sea levels.
Weather

Yes, Ida had stronger winds than Katrina at landfall, but Katrina was a larger storm

Ida was a Category 4 hurricane at landfall while Katrina was a Category 3, but Katrina was a larger storm with more widespread winds that caused record storm surge.
Environment

Yes, rising sea levels are threatening coastal areas across the US

The VERIFY Deep-Dive Team traveled to Norfolk, Va. to investigate what's causing coastal flooding and what measures are being taken to protect people.
Environment

Yes, the UN report says human-induced climate change has caused some damage that’s irreversible for centuries

While the report concluded some changes are irreversible for centuries, experts say there is still a window for humans to limit future warming and its impacts.
Health

Yes, spray sunscreen is as effective as lotion sunscreen, but both must be applied correctly to work best

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends sunscreens that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an SPF of 30 or higher.
Weather

Yes, wildfires can create their own storms

The combination of heat and smoke from wildfires can contribute to the formation of clouds, some of which produce storms.
Weather

Yes, extreme heat influenced by climate change is killing sea life

The heat dome in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia is the latest example of an extreme heat event leading to the deaths of marine animals.

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Yes, rare extreme weather events are happening more frequently

No, animals did not escape from a New Jersey zoo during the Ida storm

Yes, FEMA will pay to replace a generator that broke during Hurricane Ida, but only if you meet the eligibility requirements

Yes, Ida caused New York City’s first ever ‘flash flood emergency,’ which is different from a typical ‘flash flood warning’

Yes, Hurricane Ida temporarily reversed the flow of part of the Mississippi River

Yes, rising sea levels threaten national security for the US

Yes, Ida had stronger winds than Katrina at landfall, but Katrina was a larger storm

Yes, rising sea levels are threatening coastal areas across the US

Yes, the UN report says human-induced climate change has caused some damage that’s irreversible for centuries

Yes, spray sunscreen is as effective as lotion sunscreen, but both must be applied correctly to work best

Yes, wildfires can create their own storms

Yes, extreme heat influenced by climate change is killing sea life

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