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Chris Larson: “Hurricane helene's winds were 11% more intense and rainfall…”

Featuring: Chris Larson, Democratic | Wisconsin State Senate, District 7

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Chris Larson & Jamie Wall

Published | Video Starts at 11:25

Florida's population has increased now that air conditioning is, is more prevalent. The reality is that's not true. That's, it's, it's BS and even a recent report found that Hurricane helene's winds were 11% more intense and rainfall totals about 10% higher because of climate change specifically. And scientists find time again, human caused climate change is making hurricanes and tropical storms stronger with higher water surface temperatures and that provides the fuel for more intense hurricanes. (11:25–11:34)

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Asserts Hurricane Helene's winds and rainfall were intensified by climate change.

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