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How climate change is intensifying storms like Hurricane Helene

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The proportion of hurricanes that fall into categories 4 and 5 are expected to increase as the planet heats up.

Peak hurricane wind speeds are also expected to rise.

The Earth ’s surface has already warmed by an average of about 2 degrees Fahrenheit ( 1 degree Celsius) when compared to preindustrial levels.

Climate change is also likely causing more rainfall to occur during hurricanes.

Climate change is caused by human activity releasing greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.

The burning of fossil fuels is the main driver of climate change.

Benitez-Nelson said that to prevent climate-related harm going forward, “the biggest thing that we can do is reduce emissions”.