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Electric Vehicles
EVs do not rely on diesel generators
Electric Vehicles
No, diesel generators for charging electric vehicles aren't popping up everywhere
A viral post claiming diesel generators for EVs are “popping up everywhere” is false. The EV charging network doesn't rely on diesel or gas generators at all.
Environment
No, this isn’t the first time since 1803 that two broods of cicadas emerged at once
Two broods of cicadas emerge together every five or six years on average, contrary to online posts claiming this hasn’t happened in 221 years.
Environment
Yes, ‘zombie cicadas’ infected by parasitic fungus are real
The telltale sign of infection in a cicada is when “the back half of their abdomen has been replaced with a yellow/white ‘plug’ of fungus,” says Dr. Brian Lovett.
Social Media
Yes, these images of lightning striking the Statue of Liberty are real
The statue’s height and copper coating make it a common target for lightning strikes.
Eclipse
Billboard falsely claims solar eclipse totality will only be visible in Ohio county
Lorain County is on the centerline, which means it will have a longer totality duration. But totality can be viewed in other places in the state and the country.
Health
Boil water advisories: VERIFY fact sheet
We VERIFY whether you can brush your teeth, wash dishes or shower during a boil water advisory, and if it’s safe to drink filtered water that isn’t boiled.
Environment
Yes, total solar eclipses can affect animal behavior
Reports of unusual animal behaviors during a total solar eclipse date back centuries, according to NASA, but the agency says the effects are not fully understood.
AI
Viral images of Border Patrol putting alligators in the Rio Grande are fake
Alligators are native to parts of the Rio Grande. But photos showing Border Patrol officials dumping them into the river are AI-generated.
Environment
What we can VERIFY about how much plastic really gets recycled
Statistics that indicate only 5% to 9% of plastics are recycled refer to all plastics, the majority of which are thrown away at home.
Environment
What we can VERIFY about how much plastic really gets recycled
Many say only 5-9% of plastic is recycled while the rest is sent to landfills. But that’s all plastics, not just plastics you put in your recycle bin.
National
Yes, fuel efficiency is worse with E15 gasoline, but the difference is small
The difference in fuel efficiency between E10 and E15 gasoline is only about 1-2%, based on estimates from the U.S. Department of Energy and other experts.
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