Hurricanes and Climate Change

No one can deny that the number of hurricanes and the intensity of these storms has increased dramatically over the past several decades.  Most scientists say that global warming has much to do with this.  As the earth has warmed (that's a fact), the sea levels have risen and precipitation from storms has increased.  Those that live in the Carolinas, Florida, Bahamas, and to a lesser extent other coastal areas in the Carribbean and Atlantic, should get used to a minimum of one storm per year.  Just as soon as they finish cleaning up from one storm, along comes another.

Satellite technology has made it easier to predict when and how hard hurricanes will hit, but nothing can be done about the fact that they will hit, and devastate homes, communities, and lives.  Accurate prediction makes it easier to prepare for evacuation, and there is less chance of loss of life.

For anyone who denies climate change and thinks that what's happening to our earth is just cyclical, please wake up.  Here is a chart showing the amount and frequency of hurricanes over the past 150 years.  It doesn't look good.   If we don't take care of our planet, the earth will continue to heat, sea levels will continue to rise, hurricanes will continue to increase in strength and frequency.  Look no further than the cliffs in Southern California, along Torrey Pines, La Jolla and Solana Beach.  Find a picture of what the cliffs looked like back in the 1970's, and you'll know what's in store for beachfront property.  We love where we live.  Let's all protect it.