Unexpected Dust Storms in Midwest Raise Alarms

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported that dust storms are unexpectedly striking the Midwest, raising serious concerns about climate risks. A deadly storm in Illinois in 2023 killed eight people and injured dozens, highlighting the destructive potential. Scientists are now investigating whether climate change is driving these rare but increasingly dangerous events into becoming a new normal for the region.


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