Did Global Warming Cause Hurricane Katrina?
Did Global Warming Cause Hurricane Katrina? Sunday September 25, 2005 The devastation created by Hurricane Katrina, following the four hurricanes that swept the Gulf states in 2004, has left many people wondering whether there is a cause-and-effect relationship between global warming and hurricanes. While scientists generally agree that increases in atmospheric and surface temperatures eventually would lead to more frequent and severe storms, they are divided in their assessment of whether current climate changes are behind the recent hurricanes. Meanwhile, Hurricane Katrina may have created an environmental disaster of another kind in New Orleans and the surrounding area. Comments (11)See All Posts
The devastation created by Hurricane Katrina, following the four hurricanes that swept the Gulf states in 2004, has left many people wondering whether there is a cause-and-effect relationship between global warming and hurricanes. While scientists generally agree that increases in atmospheric and surface temperatures eventually would lead to more frequent and severe storms, they are divided in their assessment of whether current climate changes are behind the recent hurricanes. Meanwhile, Hurricane Katrina may have created an environmental disaster of another kind in New Orleans and the surrounding area. Comments (11)See All Posts
