Skip to main content

Washington, United States (AFP) – Climate change intensified the rains and winds of Hurricane Helene by around 10 percent, according to a study published Wednesday, after the September storm killed more than 230 people in the southeast United States.

The study by the World Weather Attribution group (WWA) also showed that fossil fuels — which are primarily responsible for global warming — made a hurricane like Helene 2.5 times more likely.

la/bjt/md

© Agence France-Presse

Featured image: True color imagery of Tropical Storm Helene on Sept. 24, 2024 Credit: NASA/NOAA | Suomi NPP satellite

Image: Wildfire (s. forest, fire, climate)
Exposure to Climate Events and Mental Health: Insights from the California Health Interview SurveyClimate

Exposure to Climate Events and Mental Health: Insights from the California Health Interview Survey

The link between climate change and mental health has become increasingly apparent, with more than one in five Californians affected by climate events reporting negative…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 3, 2024 Full article
A field of tall grass with lots of white flowers
Choose where to plant energy crops wisely to minimise loss of biodiversity, says new studyScience

Choose where to plant energy crops wisely to minimise loss of biodiversity, says new study

By University of Surrey In the fight to protect biodiversity and limit climate change, the world will reap what it sows, say researchers from the…
SourceSourceJuly 1, 2024 Full article
Image: Hybrid building elements made from the reusable materials timber and earth can be used as interior and exterior walls as well as floor slabs, instead of concrete and steel
Timber and earth in a digital ecosystem driving sustainable constructionNews

Timber and earth in a digital ecosystem driving sustainable construction

Think Earth: Regenerative construction with timber and earth Swircular: A digital ecosystem for circular construction Systemic change for a net-zero future Two flagship projects spearheaded…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024 Full article