In August, Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana. It was one of the most powerful storms to hit the area in the past 150 years.
Meanwhile, Western states saw high heat and a long drought. That helped spark record wildfires.
Most climate scientists agree that weather events like these are linked to climate change. That’s the gradual change in Earth’s temperature and weather.
In August, Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana. It was one of the most powerful storms to hit the area in the past 150 years.
Meanwhile, Western states saw high heat and a long drought. That helped spark record wildfires.
Most climate scientists agree that weather events like these are connected to climate change. That’s the gradual change in Earth’s temperature and weather.