Climate Outreach | Extreme weather events are becoming more and more common. For people in parts of the US, Hurricane Katrina brought climate change right to their doorsteps. Our research found that 'local' flooding images were powerful and can be a tool to reach beyond the 'green bubble' (i.e. to those on the Right of the political spectrum).

OVER NEW ORLEANS -- Tech. Sgt. Keith Berry looks down into flooded streets searching for survivors. He is part of an Air Force Reserve team credited with saving more than 1,040 people in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He is a pararescueman with the 304th Rescue Squadron from Portland, Ore.

674 Flooding in New Orleans 2. Impacts Climate Visuals Principles: 6. Show local (but serious) climate impacts OVER NEW ORLEANS -- Tech. Sgt. Keith Berry looks down into flooded streets searching for survivors. He is part of an Air Force Reserve team credited with saving more than 1,040 people in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He is a pararescueman with the 304th Rescue Squadron from Portland, Ore. Extreme weather events are becoming more and more common. For people in parts of the US, Hurricane Katrina brought climate change right to their doorsteps. Our research found that 'local' flooding images were powerful and can be a tool to reach beyond the 'green bubble' (i.e. to those on the Right of the political spectrum). Region: New Orleans Country: USA 04/09/2005 Photographer: Master Sgt. Bill Huntington Agency: Master Sgt. Public Domain Mandatory Credit: Bill Huntington / Master Sgt. Photographer name: Bill Huntington

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