Extreme Weather

Climate change is expected to worsen the frequency, intensity, and impacts of some types of extreme weather events.

Emily - wildfires.mov

Wildfires

Emily F. explains how wildfires are becoming more frequent as climate change accelerates.

Ivy - wildfires.mov

Ivy C. explains how extreme heat events are on the rise because of climate change.

Floods.mov

Harper B. explains that climate change is likely increasing the frequency and intensity of the extreme flood events.

Ronan hurricane impact.mov

Ronan C. explains that climate change is increasing hurricane strength and rain rate.

drought.mov

Bennett A. explains that climate change is increasing the odds of worsening drought in many parts of the United States and the world.