What's happening?

Streets are underwater. People have left their homes. Fallen trees are lying across the road. It is all because of a huge storm called a hurricaneA storm with violent winds that move in a circular direction. that hit FloridaA coastal state in the south-east of the US, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Though nicknamed "the sunshine state", it also experiences phenomenal rainstorms. in the USA this week. 

Hurricane Ian is one of the worst storms that America has seen for many years. Many areas are flooded. And one hospital even had its roof blown off by the wind.

Scientists say storms like Hurricane Ian are getting worse. They say climate change is to blame.

The action of humans, like burning fossil fuelsFuels made from decomposing plants and animals, including coal, natural gas and oil. These fuels release carbon dioxide, causing global warming., is causing the planet to heat up. Most people think it is time to act now to slow down climate change. They hope we can stop storms like Hurricane Ian from getting worse.

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Can we do anything to stop the next one?

Yes! Humans can stop adding to climate change. This would help stop dangerous weather events. 

No! It is a good idea to slow down climate change, but huge storms have always happened. We cannot just stop them.