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Journalists and meteorologists should connect rapid hurricane intensification to fossil fuels
Climate coverage needs to highlight specific sources of carbon pollution
Readers should be informed about primary causes of climate change for more meaningful understanding

A new study suggests the need for a Category 6 hurricane classification due to intensified storms from global warming.
Hurricane intensity is not solely about wind speed, as factors like storm surge and rainfall play a significant role in damage.
Adding a Category 6 could provide better information for emergency planning, but some argue the current scale already covers the impact.

Henry Flagler's influence on the development of modern Florida was significant, as seen through his investments in hotels, railroads, and the Overseas Railroad.
Flagler's ambitious vision to connect New York City to Key West with the Overseas Railroad faced challenges like hurricanes, but his determination to overcome these obstacles was unwavering.
The tragic events surrounding the Overseas Railroad, including the impact of the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane, highlight the complex legacy of Flagler's monumental engineering feat.

Normalization of past disaster losses involves estimating damage from past events based on current societal conditions.
Using incorrect data sources can lead to significant errors in research and incorrect conclusions.
Maintaining scientific integrity and ensuring data accuracy are crucial in climate science research.

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Amazon included a section on climate risk in its 2023 annual filing, recognizing potential impacts like higher costs and changing customer demand patterns.
Corporate climate risk disclosure is growing despite political opposition, with more companies outside traditional industries adapting climate change wording.
Large public companies are taking proactive steps to warn investors about climate risks, recognizing that climate risk is investment risk.