Article 71963 ‘New reality’: Hurricane Melissa strength multiplied by climate crisis, study says

‘New reality’: Hurricane Melissa strength multiplied by climate crisis, study says

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Oliver Milman in New York
from Environment | The Guardian on (#71963)

Winds of Melissa's strength are now five times more frequent due to the climate crisis, research says

Every aspect of Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm ever to hit Jamaica, was worsened by the climate crisis, a team of scientists has found.

Melissa caused widespread devastation when it crunched into Jamaica as a category five hurricane on October 28, with winds up up to 185mph.

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