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Sustainability First: How Climate Change Impacted Milton & Helene
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With Milton breaking intensification speed records in the Gulf of Mexico and Helene breaking storm surge records by at least two feet in some areas of Florida, experts are pointing to warmer waters in the gulf as a key factor in fueling the catastrophic storms.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With Milton breaking intensification speed records in the Gulf of Mexico and Helene breaking storm surge records by at least two feet in some areas of Florida, experts are pointing to warmer waters in the gulf as a key factor in fueling the catastrophic storms.
Milton exploded from a category one storm to a monster category 5 in just 9 hours, its pressure dropping so low at one point to 897 millibars, that it puts it in the top 5 of the strongest torms in atlantic basin history based on barometric pressure.
Experts point toward warmer waters in the gulf acting as a powder keg for storms, saying up to 89% of the extra heat is going into the ocean adding that the atmosphere is able to carry 7% more water vapor with each degree of warming, which could lead to heavier rainfall in storms.
Here in The Bahamas we know all too well the dangers of rapid intensification after going through dorian, not just the dangers of the storm itself, but the years long implications of the longterm recovery needed in its aftermath.
Some top tips to make easy shifts to sustainability?
- 1. Opt for reusable products instead of disposable or plastic-based products when you shop.
2. Avoid fast fashion, if you can afford to. The fashion industry is responsible for more global emissions than aviation and shipping combined.
3. See how you can get involved in coral or mangrove restoration in your community, to help the grow the ocean’s carbon sinks.
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