The Midwest Tornadoes, Climate Change, And The Future Of Extreme Weather
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On Friday, deadly tornadoes tore through parts of the Midwest and the South. They touched down in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, and Missouri, with western Kentucky the hardest hit. More than 100 are feared dead because of the storm.While FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the event "unprecedented," she also described it as "our new normal."Vulnerable populations like people living below the poverty line, the disabled, and the elderly are likely to feel the brunt of such extreme weather events.What's the link between climate change and the weekend's tornadoes? And what can we do to be as prepared as possible for the future?Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.
