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Experts say the average consumer should do their own due diligence to make sure the carbon credits they’re purchasing are valid.
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The moon’s “wobble” went viral after a NASA study predicted it would contribute to tidal flooding in the next decade, but climate change is the primary culprit.
Science
Yes, genetically modified mosquitoes do exist, but they don’t bite and aren’t harmful to humans
Oxitec says its genetically modified mosquitoes are safe for humans and the environments in which they're being released.
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.
Environment
Yes, a man is facing federal charges for stealing a lemur from a zoo
A man faces misdemeanor charges for stealing an endangered lemur from a zoo in October and violating the Endangered Species Act.
Environment
No, hippos are not the deadliest animal in the world
There isn’t an exact count of how many people are killed by hippos each year, but all estimates place hippo deaths far below those caused by mosquitoes and snakes.
Money
No, the ASPCA does not spend just 3% of its budget on animals
It actually spends 75% of its budget on its programs, 44% of which is dedicated to “shelter and veterinary services.”
Weather
Yes, we’ve seen tropical storms named Ana before because the criteria for retiring names is strict
Ana is used as a name for tropical cyclones in four different regions around the globe, and it’s been retired in none of them.
Science
Yes, bodiless ‘zombie cicadas’ infected by fungus are real
“These cicadas have telltale signs of infection: the back half of their abdomen has been replaced with a yellow/white ‘plug’ of fungus,” says Dr. Brian Lovett.
Food
No, the Biden Administration has not proposed a reduction in red meat consumption by 2030
The experts behind a University of Michigan study are setting the record straight.
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.
Environment
Yes, carbon credits are legitimate and some companies really do use them to offset carbon usage
Experts say the average consumer should do their own due diligence to make sure the carbon credits they’re purchasing are valid.
Environment
No, NASA did not say the main cause of tidal flooding in 2030s will be the moon’s ‘wobble’
The moon’s “wobble” went viral after a NASA study predicted it would contribute to tidal flooding in the next decade, but climate change is the primary culprit.
Science
Yes, genetically modified mosquitoes do exist, but they don’t bite and aren’t harmful to humans
Oxitec says its genetically modified mosquitoes are safe for humans and the environments in which they're being released.
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.
Environment
Yes, a man is facing federal charges for stealing a lemur from a zoo
A man faces misdemeanor charges for stealing an endangered lemur from a zoo in October and violating the Endangered Species Act.
Environment
No, hippos are not the deadliest animal in the world
There isn’t an exact count of how many people are killed by hippos each year, but all estimates place hippo deaths far below those caused by mosquitoes and snakes.
Money
No, the ASPCA does not spend just 3% of its budget on animals
It actually spends 75% of its budget on its programs, 44% of which is dedicated to “shelter and veterinary services.”
Weather
Yes, we’ve seen tropical storms named Ana before because the criteria for retiring names is strict
Ana is used as a name for tropical cyclones in four different regions around the globe, and it’s been retired in none of them.
Science
Yes, bodiless ‘zombie cicadas’ infected by fungus are real
“These cicadas have telltale signs of infection: the back half of their abdomen has been replaced with a yellow/white ‘plug’ of fungus,” says Dr. Brian Lovett.
Food
No, the Biden Administration has not proposed a reduction in red meat consumption by 2030
The experts behind a University of Michigan study are setting the record straight.
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