We Can Fix Climate ChangeHurricane Milton is off the Gulf coast of Florida and is about to make landfall. The US weather service has said it’s too late for those who haven’t left evacuation zones and that they should now shelter in place. Earlier, tornadoes ripped through the community of Matlacha and other places in southwest Florida, leaving a trail of destruction and debris. Millions of people were told to leave Florida’s West Coast for safety. The Tampa Bay area, home to over 3 million people, is expected to see the worst of the storm. It’s only been two weeks since the area was hit hard by deadly Hurricane Helene.
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Summary
Climate change is intensifying hurricanes like Milton and Helen, making such storms more frequent and severe due to rising ocean temperatures.
Highlights
- 🌪️ Hurricane Milton is described as a “hurricane on steroids,” reflecting its extreme intensity.
- 🌊 Climate change has made storms like Milton and Helen 2.5 times more likely since the Industrial Age.
- ⏳ Meeting Paris climate goals is crucial to prevent an increase in mega-hurricanes.
- 🚗 Gas shortages hinder evacuation efforts, leaving some residents trapped.
- ❗ President Biden warns against misinformation regarding federal aid for storm victims.
- 🌧️ Cloud seeding myths circulate, but human influence on storms is linked to climate change.
- 📈 The Atlantic hurricane season could see storms into late November or even December.
