Why These Two Republicans Are Trump’s Most Likely VP Picks
Apr 7, 2024
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CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti discusses his book on climate change in small-town America. Speculation on Trump's potential VP picks, focusing on Kristi Noem and Rafael Cruz. Insights on extreme weather events, climate change impacts, and the power of storytelling.
Ignoring habitat change warnings leads to disastrous consequences in disaster management.
Warming atmosphere accelerates disasters, urging reduction of greenhouse gas emissions for climate resilience.
Deep dives
The Impact of Ignoring Scientists and Habitat Change on Disasters
Ignoring scientists' warnings and failing to address habitat change have dire consequences on disaster management. An example from Lahaina showcases how a decade-old report predicting wildfire risks was disregarded, leading to catastrophic results. Survivors offer crucial lessons, emphasizing the need for preventative actions and community resilience.
The Role of Air in Climate Change
Air, as the alpha element, holds immense power in driving radicalized weather patterns associated with climate change. The warming atmosphere accelerates disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and extreme storms, highlighting the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate impacts.
The Greenland Ice Sheet's Impact on Hurricane Intensity
A visit to Greenland, tracking glacier melt and ocean temperatures, reveals the direct link between melting ice sheets and intensified hurricanes. Warmer ocean temperatures fuel storm development, emphasizing the interconnected nature of climate systems and global weather patterns.
Facing Unprecedented Challenges in Disaster Reporting
Covering disasters like the Kincaid Fire in California unveils the unprecedented challenges faced by firefighters and journalists in extreme weather events. The intense firsthand experience highlights the urgency of understanding climate change impact and the need for adaptive and resilient strategies.
The New Abnormal team has picked who they believe Donald Trump will select as his running mate. Plus! Andy Levy talks to CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti about his new book Before It's Gone: Stories From the Front Lines of Climate Change in Small-Town America.