John,
If you’ve only got 30 seconds to spare, read this:
Do you find it astonishing that as wildfires blaze, oceans rise, and extreme weather events become the norm, some are still denying climate change? It gets worse: These climate deniers are not just naysayers; they're policymakers who are cutting funds from crucial environmental initiatives. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which allocates nearly $370 billion to combat climate change, is facing severe cuts in the Fiscal 2024 House Appropriations bills. Our communities cannot afford to lose this funding due to denial and cynicism.
Act Now, because if these cuts go through, we are voluntarily stepping back from our last line of defense against climate change.
Say NO to Cutting Climate Investments
If you’ve got 2 mins to spare, read this:
Governor DeSantis denied Florida $350 million for climate planning; now, Florida is suffering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Idalia without the funds to fight or recover. As one Sarasota resident put it, "Now, 'the band plays on' as the Titanic sinks and the wealthiest and most powerful don't seem to care." As climate change continues to fuel natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia, we cannot afford to miss out on the much-needed funds to address it.
Don’t Let Climate Deniers Deny Us Our Climate Funding
Let's be clear: We're up against more than just the climate crisis; we're also fighting against ignorance — both real and fabricated — that threatens to derail our best efforts to combat it. Now, this refusal to acknowledge that “the sky is actually falling” is threatening to scuttle much-needed climate funds for the entire country.
At least four of the Fiscal 2024 House Appropriations bills propose repealing funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These cuts target critical programs and initiatives aimed at addressing climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and responding to environmental and public health emergencies.
The repercussions of such a decision will worsen the condition of our planet, affecting all — but disproportionately affecting our most vulnerable populations. This is a consequence we cannot afford to ignore.
Defend the Inflation Reduction Act
Don't let the voices of denial and ignorance dictate policy. Let's rally against the assault on critical climate funding — our planet and future generations are counting on us to take a stand now!
In solidarity,
—Dream.Org
