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VIDEO: Rising Storms: Climate Change and Hurricane Impact

Updated: 
October 10, 2024
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The Week in Sustainability– October 7–11, 2024

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This episode explores the increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes, focusing on recent storms Helene and Milton– examining how climate change is fueling stronger storms through warmer ocean temperatures and rising sea levels, leading to widespread damage and displacement. There is an urgent need for improved disaster preparedness, stronger climate policies, and a balanced approach to both climate adaptation and mitigation to protect vulnerable regions and reduce future risks.

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Sources:

1. Axios, “Milton could be the hurricane Tampa Bay has been dreading for decades.” https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/10/06/hurricane-milton-tampa-bay-need-to-know

2. VOX, “ Why Hurricane Helene is a wake-up call.” https://www.vox.com/natural-disaster/374366/hurricane-helene-florida-big-bend-beryl-storms-climate

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Hannah Asofsky
Hannah Asofsky is a sustainability data analyst at Sustain.Life.
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