We’ve got ‘historic flooding’ and tornadoes. Is this climate change?
This column is part of the Indianapolis Public Editor project, a pilot program designed to test whether the presence of a public editor who analyzes local coverage can elevate audience trust in journalism and promote media literacy.
Storms and tornadoes ravaged our state this month, killing at least 7 people. In Hamilton County, the White River surged to a record 24 feet above normal levels, tearing up roads and bridges and destroying homes, sending families fleeing in the dark of the night.
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