Hurricanes are worse, but experience, gender and politics determine if you believe it
Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 14:31
in Earth & Climate
Despite ample evidence that Atlantic hurricanes are getting stronger, research found that people's view of future storm threat is based on their hurricane experience, gender and political affiliation. This could affect how policymakers and scientists communicate the increasing deadliness of hurricanes as a result of climate change.