The devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy reminds us once again of the destructive potential of extreme weather - even in a developed country such as the United States, and even with ample warning and swift emergency response. From Kingston, Jamaica to Jamaica, Queens, this "perfect storm" exacted a deadly toll that New York's mayor reckoned was even higher as a result of climate change.
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AlertNet, 12 November 2012
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy reminds us once again of the destructive potential of extreme weather - even in a developed country such as the United States, and even with ample warning and swift emergency response. From Kingston, Jamaica to Jamaica, Queens, this "perfect storm" exacted a deadly toll that New York's mayor reckoned was even higher as a result of climate change.
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