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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Florida's Bipolar Weather
Florida has always been hot. It's the sunshine state meaning long and hot summers which are perfect for beach days. It's a bit concerning once you realize that this weather extends past the summer months and into the fall and winter months. Sometimes, it feels like it's year round with a cold front every now and then as well as heavy rain and hurricanes. Currently, Florida is experiencing a cold front so the weather is nice and chilly. Unfortunately, it is only temporary as the temperature will rise back up to 80 Fahrenheit again starting next week.