Mark Fischetti

Mark Fischetti, a Senior Editor at Scientific American known for his insights on disaster prediction, recounts his early warnings about New Orleans’ vulnerabilities before Hurricane Katrina struck. Andrea Thompson, also from Scientific American, discusses the evolution of hurricane preparedness in the U.S. Two decades later, they reflect on the tragic consequences of ignored scientific advice and the ongoing challenges of climate change. Together, they emphasize the importance of heeding warnings to mitigate future disasters.