David Wallace-Wells: The U.S. Is Handing the Baton to China
The Bulwark Podcast
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Climate Challenges and Community Preparedness
This chapter examines the critical link between climate change and inadequate disaster readiness in Texas, highlighting the cultural complacency surrounding extreme weather events. It critiques local officials' failure to manage known flood risks and emphasizes the increasing severity of climate impacts on urban infrastructure. The discussion also addresses the shifting dynamics in global climate action, the challenges of air pollution, and the limitations of current safety measures against natural disasters.
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