Cliff Mass Weather Blog
July 10, 2025
Skillful Weather Warnings But Catastrophic Damage and Large Death Tolls. We Need to Do Better.
“We can radically reduce deaths and losses due to storms and adverse weather by recognizing the extraordinary potential of improved observations and forecasts, and then applying this information to warn and protect our communities.”
“What should we NOT do? Blame climate change or political parties you don’t like.”
“Climate change has only a very small impact on the intensity of extreme weather (there is very, very strong science to support this statement). Pushing climate as the origin of these extremes leads to inaction on the real problems. Even if climate change were important, adaptation can save most lives.”
“Both political parties have been in power as this situation has festered. This is a fully bipartisan problem. Name-calling and blame will lead to inaction and more deaths.”
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