Amidst a scorching heatwave enveloping the Pacific Northwest, Bill Forte from North Sky Communications braves the elements to work on a fiber optic line in Lake Forest Park, Washington, U.S., in June 2021.
Photograph by Karen Ducey | Reuters
As extreme heat waves and climate-related disasters become increasingly common in the United States, there is a growing sense of urgency among politicians to take action.
“The bomb of climate change has detonated… The earth is sending us a clear message,” remarked Washington state Governor, Jay Inslee, during an interview on ABC’s “This Week.”
Inslee expressed optimism by stating, “Fortunately, there is good news. This is a problem we can solve. However, the solution lies in moving away from fossil fuels. It is the only way to address this enormous threat to humanity.”
To combat the crisis, Governor Inslee emphasized the need for immediate measures as well as long-term strategies to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Washington state plans to switch to electric-powered ferries and ban the sale of internal combustion cars after 2035. Additionally, significant action has been sparked by President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.
Palm Springs Mayor, Grace Elena Garner, who also appeared on “This Week,” stressed the necessity for increased federal resources.
“In the short term, it would be fantastic to allocate more funding towards electric vehicles and the development of shaded walking and biking paths. In Palm Springs, we are already implementing these quick, temporary solutions,” Garner stated.
Notably, she emphasized the dire need for more funding to address housing development, ensuring individuals are not forced to live in precarious environmental conditions.
“We are faced with limited funds and numerous obstacles when it comes to building housing at the required pace. It is crucial that we take action to provide safe living spaces for our residents,” Garner emphasized.
Governor Inslee stressed that the United States must lead the climate fight, not only from a moral standpoint but also for its own self-interest. He highlighted the potential for job creation and economic revitalization, envisioning battery companies entering the Midwest and transforming the “Rust Belt” into the “Silicon Belt.”
“We are now in the age of consequences. The bomb has exploded, but we possess the power to curb our reliance on fossil fuels if we make the necessary commitments,” declared Governor Inslee.
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