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03 October 2024
Trump rejects climate crisis while visiting hurricane-ravaged Georgia
As Hurricane Helene's devastation worsens, Trump denies climate change and seeks campaign donations from the fossil fuel industry, which contributes heavily to global warming.
Dharna Noor reports for The Guardian.
In short:
- Trump called the climate crisis a “scam” during a Georgia visit after Hurricane Helene killed over 150 people.
- A study found that climate change caused 50% more rainfall during the hurricane in parts of the southeast U.S.
- Trump plans to raise funds from oil executives, while his Project 2025 could dismantle federal flood protections and disaster preparedness.
Key quote:
“It’s obscene that communities... are suffering and dying from the reality of the climate emergency while Donald Trump denies that it even exists.”
— Brett Hartl, political director, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund
Why this matters:
Trump's proposals, including weakening FEMA and NOAA, would leave communities vulnerable to future extreme weather events.
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