Nasa data reveals dramatic rise in intensity of weather events
GuardianJUN 27
Super Typhoon Ragasa Batters the Philippines
Above: Storm track map for Super Typhoon Ragasa, which hit the northern Philippines on Sept. 22, 2025. Image copyright: Nicholas Shearman, John Saeki/Contributor/AFP/Getty Images
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Climate-concerned narrative
These extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change, with global ocean temperatures at record levels for eight consecutive years, providing the energy that supercharges these devastating storms. The rapid intensification of Ragasa through an eyewall replacement cycle shows how quickly modern typhoons can strengthen in a warming world.
Climate-skeptic narrative
The all-too-frequent attempts to correlate cyclones to climate change ring of blatant climate alarmism. With contradictory studies looking at variables ranging from sea surface temperatures to intensification, skepticism should be taken any time a strong typhoon or hurricane is immediately linked to global warming. Media outlets must acknowledge the nuances of science.