The chapter emphasizes the impact of climate change on storms and heatwaves, stressing the importance of preparation and planning at individual and societal levels. It discusses the need for understanding warnings, evacuation plans, investing in forecasting, and enhancing infrastructure resilience.
Aaron Rigsby has built a career out of documenting tornadoes, hurricanes, and other extreme weather up close. So he’s seen just how much more extreme those storms are becoming.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by David Pierce.
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