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Two Massive Hurricanes in Two Weeks Is Not a Coincidence, It’s Climate Change

Two Massive Hurricanes in Two Weeks Is Not a Coincidence, It’s Climate Change

By Naomi Ages Fossil fuel companies knew climate change would be catastrophic for communities 30 years ago—now it’s time for them to answer to the victims. Climate change is a social justice issue; it hits the most vulnerable communities the hardest. With Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, we’re watching that play out in an extreme way. […]

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    After Harvey Comes ‘Life Threatening’ Hurricane Irma

    After Harvey Comes ‘Life Threatening’ Hurricane Irma

    By Andy Rowell After Superstorm Harvey comes Hurricane Irma, which surged into a dangerous Category Four storm Monday, with winds of up to 150 miles an hour. The strengthening storm prompted emergency declarations in Florida and Puerto Rico. Although there is still huge uncertainty of the Hurricane’s path, the National Hurricane Center has now said […]