Will climate breakdown deniers reconsider now? A devastating hurricane is ripping through the Caribbean. Scientists say such events are only getting worse as the climate breaks down.
‘Storm of the century’ hits Jamaica
Eye of the storm: Jamaica was in the direct path of Hurricane Melissa. Glossary
Mayan - Members of the Maya civilisation, which inhabited present-day Central America from around 2000 BC - 900 AD.
Hurricanes - Storms with violent winds that move in a circular direction.
Jamaica - An island country in the West Indies. The capital is Kingston.
Caribbean - The region made up of the Caribbean Sea and its islands, including the West Indies.
Dominican Republic - A country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, which it shares with Haiti. Its capital is Santo Domingo, and it’s known for its tropical climate, beaches, mountains, and rich blend of Spanish, African, and Indigenous Taino cultural influences.
Excess deaths - The number of fatalities above what would be expected in normal times.
Droughts - A time when there is not enough water and the ground is very dry.
Heatwaves - A prolonged period of unusually high temperatures, often accompanied by high humidity, that significantly exceeds the normal climate averages for a region.
Renewable energy - Energy sources, such as wind and solar power, that do not use up fossil fuels and pollute the environment.