Hurricane Beryl's Early Devastation Signals Escalating Climate Crisis

Scientists warn of a hyperactive hurricane season as small island nations face mounting debt from repeated disasters.

Hurricane Beryl set records as the earliest and strongest June hurricane, causing widespread destruction from Grenada to the US.
Climate experts link Beryl's rapid intensification to unprecedented ocean heat and predict more extreme storms this season.
Small island nations, contributing less than 1% of global emissions, suffer severe economic losses and escalating debt due to frequent hurricanes.
Forecasts now predict six major hurricanes and 12 overall for the Atlantic season, with economic impacts potentially reaching $32 billion in the US.
Calls for international aid and debt relief grow as affected regions struggle to rebuild and prepare for future storms.