The official death toll from Hurricane Milton may not be telling the whole story. New research suggests that lasting damage from storms like Milton could result in thousands of additional deaths in future years, particularly among society’s most vulnerable. John Yang speaks with Washington Post climate reporter Sarah Kaplan for more.
Why hurricanes can cause thousands more deaths in the years after they hit
Nation
Oct 12, 2024 05:45 PM EDT
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