Recent studies have found that climate change has intensified Atlantic hurricanes, with human-induced warming contributing to an increase in hurricane strength by approximately 18 mph over the last six years. The research, published in Environmental Research: Climate, indicates that 80-85% of Atlantic hurricanes from 2019 to 2023 were significantly stronger due to warmer ocean temperatures fueled by climate change. This intensification has resulted in many storms reaching higher categories on the Saffir-Simpson scale, leading to increased catastrophic damage. For instance, hurricanes Beryl, Helene, and Milton experienced notable wind speed increases, which pushed their classifications higher than they would have been without climate change. Researchers emphasize that the warming of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico is the primary driver of this trend, as oceans have absorbed over 90% of excess energy trapped by greenhouse gases. The findings highlight the urgent need to address climate change to mitigate its impact on hurricane intensity.