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Hurricane Melissa Exposes Caribbean's Climate Vulnerability, Urgent Action Needed

10/31/2025

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Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025, causing significant damage and loss of life before heading toward Cuba, underscoring Caribbean nations' vulnerability to climate change.
The Biden administration aimed to provide $3.1 billion in climate aid, but the Trump administration rescinded these funds, affecting disaster preparedness.
The revived Billion-Dollar Disaster Database reported $101.4 billion in damages from 14 major weather events in the U.S. during the first half of 2025.
In Juneau, Alaska, flooding highlights the urgent need for climate action as rapid warming and glacier melt threaten coastal ecosystems.

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Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025, causing significant damage and loss of life before heading toward Cuba, underscoring Caribbean nations' vulnerability to climate change.
The Biden administration aimed to provide $3.1 billion in climate aid, but the Trump administration rescinded these funds, affecting disaster preparedness.
The revived Billion-Dollar Disaster Database reported $101.4 billion in damages from 14 major weather events in the U.S. during the first half of 2025.
In Juneau, Alaska, flooding highlights the urgent need for climate action as rapid warming and glacier melt threaten coastal ecosystems.