11.5 Dire, Destructive, and Deadly: Everything You Need to Know About Danger Season

Are you ready for Danger Season? The months of May through October are when North America experiences its most severe weather. The Union of Concerned Scientists produces resources about Danger Season, with an emphasis on its connection to climate change. In this episode, EESI sat down with Union of Concerned Scientists Climate and Energy Policy Director Dr. Rachel Cleetus for a conversation about Danger Season tracking, trends, and key takeaways for policymakers.

Show notes:

UCS Blog Series: Danger Season
UCS Article: What Americans Lose if Their National Center for Atmospheric Research Is Dismantled
UCS Article: As Extreme Weather Intensifies, FEMA Needs Competent Leadership and Funding
UCS Article: Big Oil Borrowing from Gun Industry’s Playbook: Blanket Immunity to Protect Profits
EESI Briefing: Tracking Down Data
EESI Briefing: The Climate Crisis Report in Focus
EESI Briefing: Ambition and Opportunity in America’s New Climate Commitments
EESI Briefing: Igniting Innovation: Progress and a Path Forward for Wildfire Policy
EESI Rapid Readout: Frozen Infrastructure
EESI Article: Could This Bipartisan Bill Help Fix FEMA?

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