When the Barbados National Archives faced significant damage due to lightning, it highlighted concerns over the climate crisis and the increased risk posed to cultural heritage.
Ingrid Thompson, chief archivist, emphasized the profound loss, stating, "It was not just paper that was in the building, but documents that have stories about our families and ancestors."
Arlene Laing noted that research predicts a troubling trend: "Global heating could increase lightning strikes by about 10% for each degree of temperature increase," signaling urgent climate challenges.
Studies show that extreme weather events are rising, transforming our environment into zones of instability, which not only risks infrastructure but also cultural assets that define our history.
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