"The World Weather Attribution found that a heatwave across the western US last week would have been “virtually impossible” without the climate emergency. Climate researchers also concluded last summer that devastating floods in central Texas were caused by “very exceptional meteorological conditions,” and the climate crisis “supercharged” the conditions that led to the extreme rainfall and flooding that killed 1,750 people in South Asia late last year.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump—whose country is the largest historical emitter of greenhouse gases—has taken steps to weaken the world’s ability to respond to the climate emergency, withdrawing from dozens of climate- and energy-related international treaties and slashing climate research and emergency response spending.

Trump has also pushed for more fossil fuel emissions—investing in the expensive, pollution-causing coal industry; demanding that the Pentagon obtain energy from coal plants; and mandating oil and gas lease sales.

“The way ahead,” said Guterrres, “must be grounded in science, common sense, and the courage to take urgent climate action.” "—

‘Every Key Climate Indicator Is Flashing Red’ in New UN Report >

https://www.commondreams.org/news/un-report-climate

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