Hailstorm in Saudi Arabian desert mistaken for snow, sparking misleading climate claims online
In early November, several photos were shared via social media and news outlets showing what was allegedly the ‘first-ever snowfall…
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Climate vs. weather: a deep dive on the key differences
A key difference is their timescales by which they’re defined: weather is monitored over days to weeks, and climate typically over decades or more. Online claims that use anecdotal evidence to claim that these climate changes are ‘normal’ either in the context of ‘when they grew up’ or as part of the ‘natural cycle’ are inaccurate.
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Humans do not have the technology to manipulate hurricanes
Hurricanes are extraordinarily powerful storms. Our current weather modification methods, which usually involve cloud seeding, cannot create or redirect hurricanes.
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InaccurateHurricane Milton’s path is not evidence of weather manipulation; humans cannot create or manipulate hurricanes
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Hurricane Milton is a targeted geo-engineered storm. Hurricanes don’t develop in the western Gulf of Mexico and head straight east to Florida.
Source: Twitter/X, Stew Peters, 2024-10-07
