In the Northern Hemisphere in 2017 and 2018 brought several destructive hurricanes to the shores of North America, the Caribbean, and throughout the Pacific rim. Such extreme weather events are predicted to get more common and more severe with increasing climate change.
Several participating classes in the ISCFC were or are in the path of these storms and we hope for the best for them, their families and communities.
We would love to hear from students affected directly and indirectly by extreme weather events, and also any students who have been following the news this summer.
What are your thoughts about the connection between climate change and extreme weather events? Has this hurricane season increased your concern about climate change or not? Do you think that US citizens and residents (and others in the region) will take climate change more seriously now?
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Extreme Weather
Extreme weather events, from hurricanes and wildfires to heatwaves and floods, are imposing growing challenges on our world. Their causes are diverse, with human-induced climate change standing out as a leading factor, exacerbated by natural climate variability and urbanization. The consequences of these events are severe, ranging from devastating disasters and environmental damage to significant health impacts. Climate change is closely linked to the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather, emphasizing the urgent need for mitigating its effects. Mitigation and adaptation strategies are key to addressing this issue, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, resilience planning, conservation efforts, and international cooperation through agreements like the Paris Agreement. In confronting extreme weather events, we must collectively recognize the causes, anticipate the impacts, and proactively take measures to build a more resilient and sustainable future.