State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

An Active Hurricane Season Predicted

The IRI’s latest forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season, which started June 1, points to significantly increased hurricane activity this year. In fact, the likelihood of having an above-normal year is more than three times that of having a below-normal year. This could spell trouble for highly vulnerable Caribbean nations such as Haiti – still reeling from the effects of a destructive earthquake in January.

Read more of this story on the IRI Portal page.

Composite banner with modern building at night and portrait of Dean Alexis Abramson that reads "Science for the Planet"

By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings

Subscribe
Notify of
guest

0 Comments
Newest
Oldest
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments