We've all been noticing the abnormally warm water off our coast for weeks. It's warm water that gives energy to tropical storms and hurricanes. That's where Sandy got its energy from and why it's been able to increase its strength as far north as New Jersey in late October. For those who still doubt the connection between climate change and events such as Sandy, check out this URL:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/1...n_2038859.html The article tells how the giant insurance companies are warning about the dramatic increase in devastating storms.