How can we better prepare for natural disasters? | Inside Story

Hurricane Ian could be the deadliest storm to ever hit Florida, according to US President Joe Biden. It lashed the state with winds of up to 250 kilometres an hour. Researchers say climate change is warming our oceans, creating more severe storms. The warming planet has led to intense weather events across the globe, from floods to wildfires and heatwaves. Can we improve the way we prepare for them?

Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault

Guests:

Bradford Johnson – Assistant Professor of Geography, Florida State University

Maarten van Aalst – Director, IFRC Climate Centre

Fahad Saeed – Regional Climate Scientist, Climate Analytics

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