From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org):
We know that climate change is making hurricanes in the north Atlantic Ocean larger and stronger. Higher sea surface temperatures are fueling storms, storm surges are rolling in on higher sea levels, and our warmer atmosphere holds more water, which means more and heavier rain. Right now, North Carolina is still suffering from Hurricane Florence, with months of cleanup and years of recovery to come.
It’s a recovery process that Puerto Rico is still grappling with one year after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. It took nearly the entire year for most of Puerto Rico to have power restored after Hurricane Maria, and the infrastructure in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands still needs to be rebuilt in a resilient and sustainable way. We need to investigate the failures of our disaster response and invest in renewable energy and equitable health care for Puerto Ricans.
In our changed and changing climate, when hurricanes do make landfall, we need to do our best for those most affected. As our country bands together to support people affected by Florence, it’s critical that we continue to ensure that Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands get the support they need to recover and be resilient for the long term.
That’s why we’re joining with the Hispanic Federation and other groups to demand that Congress provide the resources needed for a comprehensive recovery effort in the islands. Add your voice today at https://secure.ucsusa.org/onlineactions/fCl4APkuHUGsCeM48MMtKw2.
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