Reuters warns 3 deaths in DC are a ‘climate warning’ — But ignores massive decline in lightning deat

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Reuters warns 3 deaths in DC are a ‘climate warning’ — But ignores massive decline in lightning deaths over past 100 years & studies predicting less lightning in warmer world
 

(Reuters) - "Scientists say that climate change is increasing the likelihood of lightning strikes across the United States, after lightning struck at a square near the White House, leaving three people dead and one other in critical condition."
 
But wait! How can fatal lightning strikes be a "climate warning" when fatal lightning strikes are dramatically declining?!
 
Extreme weather expert Professor Roger Pielke Jr. comments by pointing out the dramatic drop in lightning strike deaths since 1900.:
 
https://www.climatedepot.com/2022/08/07/reuters-warns-3-deaths-in-dc-are-a-climate-warning-but-ignores-massive-decline-in-lightning-deaths-over-past-100-years-studies-predicting-less-lightning-in-warmer-world/

[Kamaji]