Climate Change Series: Four Hurricanes in Two Weeks in 2017

What is driving the increasing intensity of hurricanes around the world? In this compelling message, Rabbi Yonatan Neril, Founder and Executive Director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, discusses the connection between climate change, rising global temperatures, and the growing frequency of extreme weather events.

Reflecting on the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Katia, Rabbi Neril explains how the burning of fossil fuels increases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming and warmer ocean temperatures that can fuel more powerful storms.

The message emphasizes that climate change is more than an environmental issue—it is a moral, spiritual, and global challenge that requires urgent action. Rabbi Neril calls for a fundamental shift in how humanity lives, consumes resources, and relates to the natural world.

Rather than relying on small individual actions alone, he argues that meaningful progress requires a broader transformation toward sustainable living, environmental responsibility, and long-term stewardship of the Earth.

If you are interested in learning more about natural disasters and climate change, check out our video on natural disasters, sustainability, and religion.