Trump dismisses climate change. But he can’t deny that wildfires are going to get worse
Destructive wildfires are part of life in much of the US now, as Americans adapt to the warming planet and its more intense weather starts to feel common. This summer, Spokane, Washington, most notably saw neighborhoods decimated and tens of thousands face evacuation. But wildfires affected much of the Western US, leveling homes in Utah … The post Trump dismisses climate change. But he can’t deny…
President Donald Trump has dismissed climate change as a "hoax" and pulled the United States out of international efforts to combat it. He has also slashed domestic efforts aimed at addressing the issue, raising questions about whether Canada should compensate the US for the smoke that has "poisoned" American air. This stance has led to the dismantling of an office at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responsible for researching the effects of smoke on humans.
Wildfires have become a regular occurrence in many parts of the United States. In recent years, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, California, and Hawaii have all experienced devastating wildfires, with homes destroyed and lives uprooted. Brandon Miller, CNN's lead meteorologist and climate crisis beat leader, explained that this year's fire season is above average across the country.
As of early August, about 50% more land has burned compared to the average over the past decade. When compared to 50 years ago, the amount of land burned has increased by approximately 50% in just the last ten years. Miller emphasized that this trend shows no signs of slowing down.
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