Conspiracy theories tend to thrive in the wake of natural disasters like the Texas floods. Here's what to look out for.

A small contingent of lawmakers are blaming silver iodide for extreme weather events, including the disastrous flooding in Texas, but at least they're getting closer to the truth.

NOAA issues statement to confirm it doesn’t control the weather after MTG and others spouted conspiracy theories - The Georgia Republican congresswoman has falsely claimed the government has the ...

Beyond CBS News Confirmed's tips to spot weather misinformation online, the nonprofit think tank RAND has developed a 17-point checklist with more information on how to avoid spreading false ...

A vast majority of Americans (80%) agree that we should work with other countries to combat climate change even if we disagree with them on other issues. Although extreme weather has become more ...

The Associated Press. For LA water issues, misinformation spreads nearly as fast as the wildfires. Posted: January 15, 2025 | Last updated: March 7, 2025 ...

Following deadly floods in Texas, misinformation from both left- and right-wing users was roiling social media, with liberals ...

Amid multiple disasters, FEMA faces funding challenges, misinformation, and politicization Congress gave the agency enough money to last the year. But back-to-back hurricanes are stretching ...

Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency ...