In the heart of America’s Great Plains, a recent study has unveiled a startling truth: Oklahoma’s Native American communities are facing a disproportionately high risk of severe weather events. This revelation, emerging from the University of Oklahoma’s latest research, signals an urgent need for attention and action. The study, led by hydro-meteorology-climatology and remote sensing professor Yang Hong, paints a vivid picture of the escalating risks. By the century’s end, Native Americans in Oklahoma are projected to experience a 501.1% increased risk of heavy rainfall. This figure startlingly surpasses the state’s general population risk by 68%. Furthermore, the risks of … Continue reading Oklahoma’s Native Communities Face Unprecedented Weather Risks, New Study Reveals