Rain and flooding from Hurricane FIona have left a soggy mess across many homes in Puerto Rico, and weary residents are starting the slow and difficult process of cleaning up. For many, the work is reminiscent of what they went through five years ago when Hurricane Maria swept through. The island’s vulnerability to storms is the latest example of how Latino people in the United States often live on the front lines of global warming. Polls reveal they’re disproportionately affected by climate-driven extreme weather, and are generally more concerned about climate change than non-Hispanic Whites. ➡️ Latino people aren’t the only ones that will feel the brunt of climate driven natural disasters. Scientists predict hurricanes will happen more frequently by the end of the century, and coastal areas from Texas to New England will all be affected. ➡️ If worsening hurricanes, fires and heat waves make you feel like the world is ending, you’re not alone. It’s called “eco grief” and there are ways to combat it. |
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