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climate damage impacts hurricanes

Hurricane damage will increase in surprising new places in the coming decades. See where it's trending higher

As the planet warms, hurricanes are changing – they are getting stronger faster, bringing more flooding rain, pushing farther inland after they make landfall and tracking farther north in general.

hurricane category 6 climate

Oh good, hurricanes are getting so strong that we need a Category 6

Here’s a sign of where we’re at with the whole climate change thing: Scientists are calling for a new categorization in order to accurately describe just how powerful and destructive hurricanes are becoming.

Hurricane Ida makes Top 10 for costliest storms

Hurricane Ida makes Top 10 for costliest storms in U.S. history

All but one have come in past 20 years, evidence of how climate change causes more intense storms.

Hurricane categories don’t tell the whole story

Hurricane categories don’t tell the whole story

A hurricane doesn't have to be a Category 5 to cause the most damage.

After hurricanes batter Louisiana, residents dread rebuilding again
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After hurricanes batter Louisiana, residents dread rebuilding again

The deep bonds residents have for their coastal community have been tested by three epic hurricanes. Many wonder whether it’s time to leave.
Scientists observe new habitat growth, extensive reef damage in Papahanaumokuakea
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Scientists observe new habitat growth, extensive reef damage in Papahanaumokuakea

Scientists also discovered what appears to be an invasive species of algae.
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