History Shows Us Floods And Droughts Are Nothing New
floodplains floodingThere is nothing unusual about today’s floods, fires, droughts, homelessness, and hunger – they have always been part of the human story.
But satellite technology allows us to track them better and our worldwide media revels in disaster reporting, bringing tearfully tragic scenes into every living room, every night. [bold, links added]
Population growth means that more people are affected by weather extremes, but there is no evidence that floods and droughts are getting worse.
Written flood records go back to biblical times and geological records go back for epochs. Every floodplain today is a testament to previous floods.
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