The hottest Hurricanes Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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The Honest Broker Newsletter 1943 implied HN points 30 May 25
  1. So far in 2025, there haven't been any hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere, which could set a new record for the latest first hurricane. This shows there's a significant lack of storm activity this year.
  2. It's important to focus on data when discussing hurricane activity rather than just opinions. Data can give us a clearer picture of changes in hurricane behavior and climate science.
  3. The NOAA suggests that we shouldn't rush to say human-caused climate change has changed hurricane activity a lot. There's still a lot we don't know about how these storms are behaving.
Faster, Please! 1005 implied HN points 09 Oct 24
  1. Scientists have tried to control hurricanes before, but it didn't work out because we didn't understand how hurricanes really behave.
  2. There are new ideas being tested to weaken storms, like cooling ocean waters and using cloud seeding, but these methods are still in development.
  3. People are often skeptical about geoengineering methods because of past failures and concerns for safety, so open discussions are important to build trust.
The Climate Brink 353 implied HN points 08 Feb 24
  1. A new study suggests the need for a Category 6 hurricane classification due to intensified storms from global warming.
  2. Hurricane intensity is not solely about wind speed, as factors like storm surge and rainfall play a significant role in damage.
  3. Adding a Category 6 could provide better information for emergency planning, but some argue the current scale already covers the impact.
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Litverse 139 implied HN points 11 Nov 23
  1. Henry Flagler's influence on the development of modern Florida was significant, as seen through his investments in hotels, railroads, and the Overseas Railroad.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Callaway Climate Insights 0 implied HN points 06 Feb 24
  1. Amazon included a section on climate risk in its 2023 annual filing, recognizing potential impacts like higher costs and changing customer demand patterns.
  2. Corporate climate risk disclosure is growing despite political opposition, with more companies outside traditional industries adapting climate change wording.
  3. Large public companies are taking proactive steps to warn investors about climate risks, recognizing that climate risk is investment risk.