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NY Times - Hurricane Expert Reassures Link to Warming - April 12th 2008 - Article Summary
A study by a top hurricane researcher has posed questions regarding hurricane strength and frequency: these factors may be influenced by global warming. According to the expert, Kerry Emanuel of MIT, there is much evidence linking rising hurricane occurrences with global warming. However, other studies contradict this prediction. Dr. Emanuel's study relied on computer generated models that took into account greenhouse gases, global warming, and how these factors affected atmospheric conditions.
Because of the recent devestation of hurricane Katrina and many other storms affecting the USA, experts are finally trying to take some action with regard to the causes of hurricanes: action like emission control, forest conservation, and green power sources. One presidential candidate said, "Global warming is real, is happening now and is the result of human activities. The number of catagory 4 and 5 hurricanes has almost doubled in the last 30 years." In conclusion, there may be a way to diminish the number of hurricanes by human intervention with regard to a reduction in global warming. There is a distinct possibility that man can influence the weather.
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A very interested article on Hurricane. Yes, I do beleive that that frequent reoccurrences of hurricane is due to Global Warming. Many scientist do not beleive this, What do you all think? I've experience category 3,4 and 5 hurricane and the experience was frightening, but nothing compared to Hurricane Katrina. However, I disagree man cannot possible control the weather
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