Hurricane Melissa: Climate Change Multiplied Its Devastation - A New Reality?

A new study reveals the devastating impact of climate change on Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm to ever hit Jamaica. Scientists found that the climate crisis amplified Melissa's strength, increasing wind speeds by 7% and extreme rainfall by 16%. This led to widespread destruction, costing Jamaica a third of its GDP and displacing hundreds of thousands. Learn how global heating intensified the storm and made such extreme events more likely. Experts warn that unless we stop burning fossil fuels, more countries will face similar catastrophic consequences. We'll also discuss the urgent need for international climate finance to support vulnerable nations in adapting to this new reality.