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There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater

Environment

There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater

Weather

What is an atmospheric river? 5 Fast Facts about the weather system

VERIFY is answering five top questions about atmospheric rivers, including how they’re defined and rated on a scale of 1 to 5.
Environment

Misrepresented data used to falsely 'prove' polar bears thriving

For more than a decade, people have falsely claimed polar bears are “thriving,” using an “increasing population” as proof. We explain the real status of polar bears.
Extreme Weather

Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old

A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Weather

Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old

A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Extreme Weather

Verifying 5 claims about cold weather and homes

Should you use a ceiling fan in the winter? How about dripping your faucet? VERIFY gives you tips to prepare your home for extreme cold.
Health

Shoveling snow can increase heart attack risk, especially for those with certain conditions

Snow shoveling can put strain on anyone’s heart, but people with health conditions or those who don’t exercise regularly are especially at risk of a heart attack.
Weather

Verifying what you shouldn’t do when removing snow from your car

Each winter, people in snowy climates deal with digging out their cars. Here is what you shouldn’t do when trying to remove snow from your ride.
Extreme Weather

Yes, warming up your car before driving in cold weather can damage the engine

Warming up your gas car in the winter can damage your engine's pistons and cylinders. It can also decrease your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and hurt the environment.
Fast Facts

What’s a bomb cyclone? 5 Fast Facts about the winter storm

VERIFY is answering five top questions about bomb cyclones, including how the storms form and why they differ from hurricanes.
Extreme Weather

Yes, leaving faucets dripping during freezing weather can help prevent pipes from bursting

Frozen weather can cause pipes to burst, but you can reduce the likelihood of that happening by letting your faucets drip.
Extreme Weather

Fakes exist, but the original photo showing windows holding back a wall of water during Hurricane Ian is real

Dixie Whatley, who posted the viral photo, told VERIFY a neighbor took the photo from their Naples, Florida, building.

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There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater

What is an atmospheric river? 5 Fast Facts about the weather system

Misrepresented data used to falsely 'prove' polar bears thriving

Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old

Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old

Verifying 5 claims about cold weather and homes

Shoveling snow can increase heart attack risk, especially for those with certain conditions

Verifying what you shouldn’t do when removing snow from your car

Yes, warming up your car before driving in cold weather can damage the engine

What’s a bomb cyclone? 5 Fast Facts about the winter storm

Yes, leaving faucets dripping during freezing weather can help prevent pipes from bursting

Fakes exist, but the original photo showing windows holding back a wall of water during Hurricane Ian is real

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