As Hurricane Sandy, the “Frankenstorm,” bore down on the East Coast Monday, the widespread and devastating impacts were immediately felt. With 30 deaths confirmed as of writing, 7 million people without power, and an anticipated $20 Billion in damages, the severity of the impacts cannot be exaggerated. We have compiled a selection of great coverage on Hurricane Sandy’s impacts state-by-state across New England, as well as the connection between increasingly volatile storm systems and climate change. On Hurricane Sandy and its Impacts: Superstorm Sandy: A State-by-State Snapshot – CBS News New England: Assessing Sandy’s Damages – The Weather Channel Hurricane Sandy in Photos: After Landfall — The Atlantic “In Focus” Northeast Suffers Huge Damage in Storm’s Path; Millions Without Power – NY Times Sandy: Photos of the Storm – Huffington read more…
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