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Hurricanes Helene and Milton, like dozens of others, energized by climate change, report says
Hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean Basin are running on average a category stronger on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale than without climate change and its associated warming, a new study says.
Climate change goosed hurricane wind strength by 18 mph since 2019, study says
A new study says human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 mph stronger in the last six years.
Hurricane Winds 18 MPH Stronger Since 2019: Study
Warmer waters are fueling more storms with vastly increased wind speeds. Between 2019 and 2023, 40 hurricanes saw wind increases sufficient to elevate them by at least one category on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane intensity scale, according to the study published in the journal Environmental Research: Climate.
Helene and Milton were ‘made worse’ by climate change, experts say
Experts say that the worst effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton were exacerbated by climate change. Hurricanes may continue to strengthen over time, while the per-season quantity decreases. These storms are only one of many phenomena affected by climate change.
Human-driven climate change increasing Atlantic hurricane wind speeds, study finds
Climate change strengthened the maximum wind speeds of Atlantic hurricanes by an average of 18 mph during the past five years, a new study published Wednesday shows. Why it matters: The study is among the first to show a link between hotter ocean temperatures and stronger hurricane wind speeds.
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What's the long-term impact of Hurricanes Milton and Helene on the property market?
The back-to-back strikes of Hurricanes Milton and Helene have left a significant impact on the insurance industry, with Moody ...
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Hurricane Helene Adds To Florida’s Agricultural Losses, Totaling Hundreds Of Millions
Hurricane Helene, which slammed into Florida's Big Bend region in late September, has caused significant agricultural damage, ...
Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
President Joe Biden is requesting nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and other ...
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Agricultural losses in Florida from Hurricane Helene could be $162 million
TALLAHASSEE — Hurricane Helene, a major storm that made landfall in late September in Taylor County, inflicted up to $162.2 ...
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Report: Florida agricultural losses from Hurricane Helene top $162.2 million
Field and row crops took the biggest financial hit, with estimated losses between $12.76 million and $48.16 million ...
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Are we ready for monster hurricanes like Helene and Milton? Not really | Opinion
As the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton continue to ripple through parts of Florida, it’s clear we were unprepared for the magnitude of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. Even ...
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Hurricane Helene Hit on Florida Agriculture More Than $40 Million
Economic impact analysis report says ag production losses in Florida from Hurricane Helene have an estimated value between ...
World’s hottest calendar drops 2025 edition, proceeds going to Hurricane Helene, Milton efforts
This year, the funds collected from calendar sales will support those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, to provide ...
FEMA admin testifies about misinformation, funding and Trump supporters after Helene
Helene ravaged North Carolina communities after it made landfall in September. FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell testifies ...