Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits Asia, Kills 14 in Taiwan

Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits Asia, Kills 14 in Taiwan
Above: A waterfront road in Aparri town, Cagayan province, Philipines, on Sept.22, 2025. Image copyright: John Dimain/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Climate-concerned narrative

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change. Global ocean temperatures have reached record levels for eight consecutive years, supplying the energy that fuels these devastating storms. The rapid intensification of Typhoon Ragasa, which occurred through an eyewall replacement cycle, demonstrates how quickly modern typhoons can strengthen in a warming world.

Climate-skeptic narrative

The frequent attempts to link cyclones to climate change often come across as overt climate alarmism. There are many contradictory studies examining factors such as sea surface temperatures and storm intensification, so skepticism is warranted whenever a powerful typhoon or hurricane is directly associated with global warming. Media outlets need to recognize the complexities of scientific research.

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