According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), there has been a global increase in very strong tropical cyclones over the past 40 years, with human-induced climate change intensifying heavy precipitation associated with these storms.

Furthermore, the 2014 National Climate Assessment documented a significant rise in Atlantic hurricane activity, noting both intensity and frequency increases since the early 1980s.

The National Climate Assessment in 2018 highlighted that rising greenhouse gas levels and reduced air pollution have contributed to increased hurricane activity since 1970.

Research has also identified climate change's influence on Hurricane Harvey, which struck in 2017, illustrating the broader implications of climate change on hurricane behavior.

The discussion around hurricane activity is often misleading, as substantial evidence indicates that climate change significantly impacts these weather phenomena.

Recent studies by World Weather Attribution have established a connection between climate change and the impacts of tropical cyclones that affected Southern Africa in 2022 and the Philippines in 2024.

While the Environmental Protection Agency has reported no significant trend in the number of hurricanes, it has observed a marked increase in their intensity, particularly in the North Atlantic.

Contrarily, a report from the Global Warming Policy Foundation, a climate sceptic organization, claims there have been no changes in hurricane activity; however, this report lacks peer review and credibility.

Overall, the assertion that there is no long-term global trend in hurricane activity due to climate change is misleading and fails to consider the broader context of scientific research.

Research from credible scientific bodies consistently contradicts claims that hurricane activity has remained unchanged amid global warming.