AJC.com > Opinion > Opinion Talk > Archives > 2008 > September > 10

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Global warming fueling hurricanes?

Tropical storms and hurricanes are lined up across the Atlantic Ocean like aircraft on final approach to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, writes J. Marshall Shepherd in an opinion column.

Tropical Storm Fay produced prodigious rainfall, and Hurricane Gustav prompted the largest evacuation in Louisiana’s history. With six to eight weeks left in the hurricane season, storm activity has reignited a debate that began after the 2005 hurricane season on whether global warming is fueling stronger or more numerous hurricanes.

Read the full column.

What do you think about hurricanes and global warming?

Permalink | Comments (42) | Categories: Forum

 

Kudzu.com: Mosquitos are breeding.  Ready for the bites?
Today's deal from DealSwarm.com
AJC Breaking News Updates