Hurricanes

The devastating consequences of hurricanes Milton and Helene serve as a stark reminder of the escalating dangers posed by climate change. This sheds light on the urgent need for heightened awareness and preparedness as climate change…
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After a quiet start to the season, Hurricane Fiona slammed into Puerto Rico and then battered the Dominican Republic, leaving more than 1 million people without running water or power. While scientists haven’t yet determined whether…
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From June 1 to November 30, many Americans turn their eyes to the tropics — not just because they’re dreaming of beach vacations, but because it’s hurricane season. Called by many names depending on where you live (hurricanes, typhoons,…
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A new study projects that more hurricanes will be coming to midlatitude regions, which include major population centers such as New York, Boston and Shanghai, because of climate change. The study, published last week in the peer-reviewed…
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Human-caused climate change is making hurricanes more dangerous. They are producing more rainfall, moving slower once they make landfall and generating larger storm surges along the coast. Hurricane Ida was a prime example of those…
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