We know that the warming climate, driven largely by fossil fuel emissions, is intensifying hurricanes. But what about tornadoes?
To answer our readers’ questions on the links between climate change and tornadoes and how we can improve safety, the Herald spoke to hazards geographer Stephen Strader, who studied meteorology and geography at Northern Illinois University, and holds degrees in both. He also researches tornadoes at Villanova University in Pennsylvania., where he’s an associate professor of geography and the environment and geography program director.
How is climate change affecting the risk of tornadoes?…