FEMA Response to Hurricanes and Conspiracy Theories

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi questions FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell about conspiracy theories regarding weather control and hurricanes. Fired FEMA employee claims she was following orders by avoiding Trump houses during Hurricane Milton recovery. House Oversight and Accountability Committee holds hearing on FEMA's response to hurricanes.

Impact of Hurricanes on Florida's Cedar Key Clam Industry

Florida's Cedar Key clam industry has suffered significant losses due to hurricanes over the past year, impacting nearly every store and restaurant across the state. Farmers are working hard to recover, but it will take time and resources to bounce back.

Unusual Rain in the Sahara Desert

Unusual torrential rain is hitting the Sahara Desert, causing freak thunderstorms and high levels of rainfall in Mali and Mauritania. The weather anomaly is attributed to a shift in the intertropical convergence zone and a record positive North Atlantic Oscillation.

Hurricane Debby and Safety Precautions

Hurricane Debby made landfall near Steinhatchee, Florida, causing power outages and prompting safety precautions from CPSC and NWS.

Hurricane Season Forecast

NOAA predicts record number of hurricanes this season.

Climate Change

Forecasters predict a hotter summer in the U.S. and 2024 to be one of the top five hottest years on record. Warm Atlantic waters may fuel more hurricanes.

Emergency Preparedness Supplies for Natural Disasters

Tips on emergency preparedness supplies for natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. Includes items like first aid kits, flashlights, emergency radios, solar generators, waterproof bags, food rations, water filtration systems, fire starters, and more.

Record-Breaking Sea Surface Temperatures

Sea surface temperatures have been breaking records every day for the last 12 months, raising concerns among ocean scientists due to the significant anomaly and potential effects on weather and ecosystems. Climate change is likely a factor, but other natural processes may also be contributing to the rise.

Climate Change and Ocean Heat Absorption

The article discusses the impact of human activities on the Earth's climate system, particularly focusing on the significant role oceans play in absorbing heat from the greenhouse effect. It highlights the consequences of this heat absorption, such as melting ice, coral bleaching, and rising sea levels, as well as the intensification of hurricanes due to warmer ocean temperatures.