John -
Millions in Texas are still without power in below-freezing temperatures, some even without running water. Families are using their cars for warmth, many with no way to cook food. And as of right now, another storm is on the way.
Instead of focusing on relief, some Texas elected officials — including Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Senator John Cornyn — chose to use this moment to spread lies about how renewable energy and “frozen wind turbines” caused the blackouts. It’s inhumane, counterproductive, and flat out wrong.
We’re joining our local partners at TEJAS (Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services) to raise money for direct relief and combat these dangerous lies.
Nearly 90% of Texas’ energy comes from fossil fuels. It was the failure of fossil fuels and leadership’s failure to invest in our infrastructure that caused the blackouts, not wind turbines.
John, fossil fuel executives line the pockets of politicians like Senator John Cornyn with millions of dollars every year, so it is no big surprise that they’re spreading lies. It’s what they’re paid to do.
This misinformation is dangerous, and unless we pursue a Just Recovery that invests in infrastructure and preparedness, we can expect more crises like this.
In solidarity,
Natalia Cardona
Associate Director for Justice & Equity
350.org
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