A new normal is taking shape as a warming planet is changing hurricane behaviors and patterns. Research over the last decade has shown alarming trends resulting in more destructive hurricanes. Global trends suggest hurricanes are getting stronger, moving more slowly over land, and deviating farther north and south of the equator.
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Extreme weather, like heavy precipitation, is increasingly linked to climate change. Preparing for those events involves gauging community risk and resilience. These adaptations to climate change and pandemic impacts are now part of the equation to avoid tragic loss of lives and property.
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The decline in sea ice in the Arctic presents a stark picture of a changing Earth climate. And while the area covered by sea ice remains a valuable measurement, scientists are beginning to investigate other parameters that can also serve as key indicators.
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