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Despite claims that climate change is increasing hurricane frequency and severity, empirical data from the Colorado State University hurricane dashboard suggests otherwise. The 2025 hurricane season has been notably quiet, with accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) significantly below expected levels. Yet media narratives continue to predict catastrophic storms, ignoring actual observed trends.
Historically, media stories have sensationalized predictions, claiming above-average seasons based on models that do not match reality. When seasons turn out mild, the narrative shifts, often without acknowledgment of past alarmist overstatements. This inconsistency undermines trust and exemplifies politicized weather reporting rather than evidence-based science.