Climate Change

SOURCE www.npr.org
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.

Key Points

  • 2024 expected to be one of the top five hottest years on record
  • Hotter summer forecasted for most of the U.S.
  • Warm Atlantic waters could lead to more intense hurricanes

Pros

  • Helps raise awareness about the impact of climate change on weather patterns

Cons

  • May cause anxiety or distress among individuals worried about extreme weather events