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- The most powerful hurricanes in recent years, like Hurricane Ian, demonstrate the potential catastrophe of intense storms, but their occurrence may be within natural variability bounds.
Additionally, other climate-related phenomena (like hurricanes) seem to follow cycles—periods of activity and dormancy—making attribution to climate change complex.
Broader Perspective: The Downward Trend in Other Climate and Humanitarian Issues
A counterpoint to catastrophism is the impressive progress in global health and development which strongly suggests humanity is better positioned than ever to handle environmental challenges: