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It's important to speak to friends and family about the spread of misinformation.

Outdoors

Social media post highlights concerning spread of conspiracy theory after Hurricanes Helene and Milton: 'Carefully cultivated ignorance'

Back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton flooded rivers in west-central Florida and left ideal conditions for disease-carrying mosquitoes to breed.

Tech

Health officials sound alarm after disease spreads in Florida following devastating hurricanes: 'Their pain is remarkable'

"So, why haven't you heard more about this stuff?"

Tech

Educator reveals truth about viral conspiracy behind recent hurricanes: 'It just doesn't work that well'

"Everybody around us was completely dark at like five in the morning, and you see the lights on in our houses."

Home

Florida residents marvel at their impenetrable homes after hurricanes ravage neighborhood: 'It really was a test of why we did this'

"There is definitely a worry of whether or not they are going to be able to withstand the number of claims."

Business

Residents of one state will foot the bill for catastrophic hurricanes with unprecedented stakes: 'A necessary part of the system'

Residents in many areas of the United States have found companies are increasing policy prices or unwilling to offer protection for wildfires, flooding, and hurricanes.

Business

Homeowners face insurance 'nightmare' after companies deny claims following back-to-back hurricanes: 'We did everything we were supposed to do'

Over the years studied, these storms led to millions of deaths in the U.S., more than car accidents and infectious diseases.

Tech

Study makes concerning find on the lasting effects of hurricanes: 'We were so surprised by the result'

"They need us and we show up for them."

Business

Lowe's stores mobilize relief efforts in wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton: 'People depend on us'

Weather conspiracies detract from the actual truth behind the surge in the severity of storms.

Outdoors

PhD student debunks rampant misconception following Hurricanes Helene and Milton: 'It just doesn't make sense'

"Insurers could go bankrupt, and Citizens will be on the hook to pick up that much more of the slack."

Business

Experts warn recent hurricanes could destroy fragile homeowners insurance market: 'Rates are going to continue to just go up and up'

"Hazardous releases remain largely invisible due to limited disclosure requirements and scant public information."

Tech

Researchers issue warning over hidden hazards in wake of major hurricanes: 'The statistics are disconcerting'

"It seems like the problem is there, but the scale of it, I don't think we know yet."

Tech

Researchers raise concerns about critical issue with solar panels: 'Hurricanes can bring strong winds, and those winds can damage a lot of infrastructure'