Biden on Florida visit: Climate change effects undeniable for the informed.
President Biden Links Hurricane Damage to Climate Change
President Joe Biden made a powerful statement about the connection between climate change and the recent devastating hurricane in Florida. During his visit to the Sunshine State, which was hit by Hurricane Idalia, the president assessed the damage and met with survivors and first responders.
“Nobody can deny the impact of climate crises — at least nobody intelligent can deny the impact of the climate crisis anymore. Just look around, around the nation and the world for that matter,” Biden said. “Historic floods, intense droughts, extreme heat, deadly wildfires that have caused serious damage that we’ve never seen before.”
The president’s remarks come on the heels of the White House’s request for emergency spending to address the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia and the wildfires in Hawaii. The administration added $4 billion to its initial $12 billion request, bringing the total to $16 billion.
“These crises are affecting more and more Americans. And every American rightly expects [the Federal Emergency Management Agency] to show up when they’re needed and to help in a disaster,” Biden emphasized. “So I’m calling on the United States Congress, Democrats and Republicans, to ensure the funding is there to deal with the immediate crises, as well as our long-term commitments to the safety and security of the American people.”
Despite initial plans to meet with Governor Ron DeSantis, the president was accompanied by Senator Rick Scott and Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis during his visit. The Bidens had originally intended to spend Labor Day weekend at their home in Delaware, but their focus on addressing the aftermath of the hurricane and wildfires took precedence.
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