The rapid analysis found that global heating had caused the rains to be heavier, the winds to be stronger, and in both the cases of Helene and Milton.
Storms of this size were made about twice as likely because of the climate crisis, yet they haven't gained focus in the presidential campaign.
Oliver tells Michael that the environment is a complicated issue for Democrats, because oil and gas production in the US has hit a record high under Joe Biden's premiership.
Disinformation and conspiracy theories have proliferated in the aftermath of the hurricanes, partly fueled by Donald Trump.
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