America's Resilient Spirit: Rising Waters Can't Dampen Our Resolve

On July 4th, Donald Trump enacted his substantial “mega­bill,” a law that sustains the waning fossil fuel sector with vast taxpayer investment, potentially adding 470 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually by 2035—comparable to the emissions from over 100 million gas-powered vehicles. This move aims to impede the clean energy shift and stifle the burgeoning green manufacturing jobs initiated by the Inflation Reduction Act. Mere hours later, a severe climate-induced storm inundated Texas Hill Country with four months' worth of rainfall, resulting in at least 104 fatalities, primarily in Kerr County, including many young campers from Camp Mystic. This environmental catastrophe, a manifestation of the escalating climate crisis, highlights policy decisions that exacerbate such disasters. Prior to the controversial One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Trump had already weakened vital climate defenses, including NOAA climate labs and FEMA. Assertions regarding the unexpected nature of this flood contradict scientific predictions, underscoring the urgency for leaders to prioritize our planet's health over fossil fuel interests. The time for action is now.

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