CATEGORY FIVE Superstorms and the Warming Oceans That Feed Them

Jeremy Arthur's intonation turns dramatically staccato as he narrates Porter Fox's recollections of a storm he sailed through alone off the coast of Maine. It's the first of several storms Fox recounts. Fox reminds listeners that scientists expect to see a growing number of severe storms due to climate change. Arthur's voice rises with the wind and falls with the thoughts of anxious sailors. He is generally calm as he describes the dramatic dangers at sea and potential climate problems ahead. His voice grows stern, though, with Fox's description of the megastorm that New York could one day face. And he projects Fox's enthusiasm for a cyclone data stream. The excitement of the search for answers could encourage listeners to ponder tomorrow's climate. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2024]