Global warming — what CAN’T it do?
Hurricanes and tropical storms will become less frequent by the end of the century as a result of climate change, US researchers have suggested. But the scientists added their data also showed that there would be a “modest increase” in the intensity of these extreme weather events. The findings are at odds with some other studies, which forecast a greater number of hurricanes in a warmer world… “There have been some studies published that have suggested that this is the case, but this modelling study does not support that idea,” observed lead author Tom Knutson. “Rather, we actually simulate a reduction in hurricane frequency in the Atlantic.”
It’s a good thing there’s a consensus on climate change; otherwise we might be confused about what to expect.
