Seeing some outlets publish incorrect or misleading links between #Ian and climate change (CC).
Things the science suggests CC is linked to:
— more rapid intensification
— wetter storms
— stronger storms
— farther north
Not linked to:
— number of storms
— size of storms
Things the science suggests CC is linked to:
— more rapid intensification
— wetter storms
— stronger storms
— farther north
Not linked to:
— number of storms
— size of storms
Moreover, attributing Ian — a major hurricane during peak hurricane season in the most hurricane-prone state in the U.S. — fully to CC is simply false.
We can examine other elements (intensification rate, rainfall, etc.) down the road.
We can examine other elements (intensification rate, rainfall, etc.) down the road.
Likewise, all major hurricanes are predisposed to producing catastrophic storm surge. That’s not a new thing and not a climate change thing. (Argument could be made that a bit of sea level rise means acutely worse surge.)
Responsible reporting means transparent climate science.
Responsible reporting means transparent climate science.
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