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Food
No, New York City isn’t ‘tracking food purchases’ or ‘imposing caps on red meat’
Government
Gas car bans don't force people to give up their cars
At least 12 states are adopting a law banning carmakers from selling new gas-powered cars. But this doesn’t stop you from driving your gas car or buying a used one.
Environment
Some states are adopting laws that would ban the sale of gas-powered cars
At least 12 states are adopting a law banning carmakers from selling new gas-powered cars. But this doesn’t stop you from driving your gas car or buying a used one.
Weather
Yes, tinted car windows do reduce heat inside of the car
Research shows extra tinting can reduce the interior temperature by up to a few degrees.
Environment
No, there is not a national ban on buying or using gas-powered leaf blowers
In most places, you can legally use a gas-powered leaf blower. But some states and cities have banned them, citing environmental concerns.
Environment
There is no national ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, but some states have banned them
In most places, you can legally use a gas-powered leaf blower. But some states and cities have banned them, citing environmental concerns.
National
No, there is not a national ban on gas stoves in the U.S.
Some U.S. cities have banned natural gas hookups on new construction, but there is no federal ban on the purchase of gas stoves.
Travel
No, toilet waste is not dumped from planes mid-flight
Toilet waste goes into a holding tank on the plane. It’s impossible for the tanks to be dumped mid-flight because the valves are located outside the plane.
Food
No, you can’t hear your plants scream
A new study reveals that plants emit a sound when they are stressed, but experts tell VERIFY that it isn't audible to the human ear.
Science
Yes, there is a difference between SPF and UPF
While both refer to protection against the sun, SPF is listed on sunscreen while UPF applies to clothing.
Social Media
Those long, thin clouds you see behind planes are contrails – not ‘chemtrails’
The chemtrails conspiracy theory has been around since the 1990s, stemming from a United States Air Force war report on weather modification.
Health
Yes, there is a difference between SPF and UPF
SPF is typically used to measure how long sunscreen protects you from the sun. UPF typically measures how much of the sun’s UV rays are blocked by clothing fabric.
Government
Gas car bans don't force people to give up their cars
At least 12 states are adopting a law banning carmakers from selling new gas-powered cars. But this doesn’t stop you from driving your gas car or buying a used one.
Environment
Some states are adopting laws that would ban the sale of gas-powered cars
At least 12 states are adopting a law banning carmakers from selling new gas-powered cars. But this doesn’t stop you from driving your gas car or buying a used one.
Weather
Yes, tinted car windows do reduce heat inside of the car
Research shows extra tinting can reduce the interior temperature by up to a few degrees.
Environment
No, there is not a national ban on buying or using gas-powered leaf blowers
In most places, you can legally use a gas-powered leaf blower. But some states and cities have banned them, citing environmental concerns.
Environment
There is no national ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, but some states have banned them
In most places, you can legally use a gas-powered leaf blower. But some states and cities have banned them, citing environmental concerns.
National
No, there is not a national ban on gas stoves in the U.S.
Some U.S. cities have banned natural gas hookups on new construction, but there is no federal ban on the purchase of gas stoves.
Travel
No, toilet waste is not dumped from planes mid-flight
Toilet waste goes into a holding tank on the plane. It’s impossible for the tanks to be dumped mid-flight because the valves are located outside the plane.
Food
No, you can’t hear your plants scream
A new study reveals that plants emit a sound when they are stressed, but experts tell VERIFY that it isn't audible to the human ear.
Science
Yes, there is a difference between SPF and UPF
While both refer to protection against the sun, SPF is listed on sunscreen while UPF applies to clothing.
Social Media
Those long, thin clouds you see behind planes are contrails – not ‘chemtrails’
The chemtrails conspiracy theory has been around since the 1990s, stemming from a United States Air Force war report on weather modification.
Health
Yes, there is a difference between SPF and UPF
SPF is typically used to measure how long sunscreen protects you from the sun. UPF typically measures how much of the sun’s UV rays are blocked by clothing fabric.
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