Monday’s powerful storm latest example of bad weather made worse by #ClimateChange

The unseasonably warm weather that #Maine is experiencing due to an increase in heat-trapping #GreenhouseGases in the atmosphere gave the wet winter storm its powerful punch, scientists say.

by Penelope Overton, December 19, 2023

"Extreme precipitation events and subsequent #flooding can cause a variety of costly problems including property damage, lost tourism days, sewer overflows that contaminate #drinking water and private wells, and shellfish bed closures."

https://www.pressherald.com/2023/12/19/mondays-powerful-storm-latest-example-of-bad-weather-made-worse-by-climate-change/

#MaineWx #ClimateCrisis #MaineWeather #2023Weather #WaterIsLife #BeachClosures #Flooding