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World
No, it didn’t rain worms in China
Environment
Blackbird flock in Mexico streets in viral video isn't unusual
Social media users falsely claimed a viral video of a massive blackbird flock roosting in a city was a sign of an impending “environmental crisis.”
Environment
Video of blackbirds swarming neighborhood shows normal behavior, not sign of impending doom
Social media users falsely claimed a viral video of a massive blackbird flock roosting in a city was a sign of an impending “environmental crisis.”
Business
Walmart isn't removing plastic bags from stores nationwide
Walmart stores in six states have gone bagless, but the company says it doesn’t have plans to do away with single-use plastic bags nationwide.
National
Yes, Jimmy Carter helped lead the cleanup effort after the world’s first nuclear reactor meltdown
In 1952, a nuclear reactor partially melted down in Canada. Then-U.S. Navy Lt. Jimmy Carter led a team of men to help with cleanup efforts.
Food
Claim that coffee pods are better for the environment than other brewing methods needs context
Zach asked VERIFY what’s more environmentally friendly — single-use coffee pods or more traditional brewing methods. The answer depends on these factors.
National
Ohio train derailment in East Palestine: What we can VERIFY
Thirty-eight Norfolk Southern freight train cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, spilling toxic chemicals. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Electric Vehicles
Some home appliances can use as much energy as electric vehicles
The most popular electric vehicles can use about as much electricity as some home appliances. Here’s how appliances and EVs compare.
Environment
What we can VERIFY about the Ohio train derailment
A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. Here's what we know as fact, and what's unconfirmed rumor.
Health
Prop 65 warning label does not mean a product has been shown to cause cancer
Prop 65 labels are meant to better inform consumers that a product or place may contain certain chemicals; they don’t mean one product is a significant cancer risk.
Environment
A federal law against collecting rainwater does not exist
State rules differ on whether people can collect rainwater, but there is no federal law banning the practice.
Environment
There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater
State rules differ on whether people can collect rainwater, but there is no federal law banning the practice.
Environment
Blackbird flock in Mexico streets in viral video isn't unusual
Social media users falsely claimed a viral video of a massive blackbird flock roosting in a city was a sign of an impending “environmental crisis.”
Environment
Video of blackbirds swarming neighborhood shows normal behavior, not sign of impending doom
Social media users falsely claimed a viral video of a massive blackbird flock roosting in a city was a sign of an impending “environmental crisis.”
Business
Walmart isn't removing plastic bags from stores nationwide
Walmart stores in six states have gone bagless, but the company says it doesn’t have plans to do away with single-use plastic bags nationwide.
National
Yes, Jimmy Carter helped lead the cleanup effort after the world’s first nuclear reactor meltdown
In 1952, a nuclear reactor partially melted down in Canada. Then-U.S. Navy Lt. Jimmy Carter led a team of men to help with cleanup efforts.
Food
Claim that coffee pods are better for the environment than other brewing methods needs context
Zach asked VERIFY what’s more environmentally friendly — single-use coffee pods or more traditional brewing methods. The answer depends on these factors.
National
Ohio train derailment in East Palestine: What we can VERIFY
Thirty-eight Norfolk Southern freight train cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, spilling toxic chemicals. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Electric Vehicles
Some home appliances can use as much energy as electric vehicles
The most popular electric vehicles can use about as much electricity as some home appliances. Here’s how appliances and EVs compare.
Environment
What we can VERIFY about the Ohio train derailment
A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. Here's what we know as fact, and what's unconfirmed rumor.
Health
Prop 65 warning label does not mean a product has been shown to cause cancer
Prop 65 labels are meant to better inform consumers that a product or place may contain certain chemicals; they don’t mean one product is a significant cancer risk.
Environment
A federal law against collecting rainwater does not exist
State rules differ on whether people can collect rainwater, but there is no federal law banning the practice.
Environment
There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater
State rules differ on whether people can collect rainwater, but there is no federal law banning the practice.
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