America must accelerate climate investments in the coming years to protect its economy, local communities, and its people, write Ban Ki-moon and Patrick Verkooijen.
Climate change has again unleashed its destructive force on America, smack in the middle of election season. Higher temperatures and warmer seas, two well-known consequences of climate change, are what gave Hurricane Milton its deadly energy and record rainfall, according to initial scientific assessments. Yet even as troops are dispatched to aid devastated communities, the issue of climate change barely features in the campaign of either presidential candidate.
By supporting adaptation strategies that protect vulnerable communities—climate-proofing power grids, strengthening flood defenses for coastal and riverine settlements, and reforesting to stabilize soils and prevent landslides—the parties could build common ground around the safety, security, and prosperity of all Americans, whether in urban areas or rural, red states or blue.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hurricanes like Helene are deadly when they strike and keep killing for years to comeA new study says hurricanes in the United States are hundreds of times deadlier in the long run than the government calculates. In fact, the researchers say they contribute to more American deaths than car accidents or all the nation’s wars. Wednesday's study says the average storm hitting the U.S.
Read more »
Hurricanes like Helene are deadly when they strike and keep killing for years to comeA new study says hurricanes in the United States are hundreds of times deadlier in the long run than the government calculates.
Read more »
Why do some people choose to stay put during dangerous hurricanes?Residents in Florida were given very little time this week to make what some have referred to as a life or death decision: evacuate their home or ride out Hurricane Milton and potentially die.
Read more »
Donald Trump Floats Tax Breaks for Generators After Deadly HurricanesWriting on Truth Social, Trump introduced a suggested generator plan should he win the November election.
Read more »
Coyote involved in deadly Crissy Field dog attacks put downThe coyote behind the killings of several dogs at a San Francisco park was killed by wildlife professionals, according to park officials.
Read more »
#8 Miami Hurricanes vs South Florida Bulls: How To Watch, Time, StorylinesAlex Golesh puts his team up against another highly regarded power conference opponent
Read more »