Hurricane Ian tore a devastating path through Cuba and Florida. The storm came on the heels of Hurricane Fiona, which left millions across Puerto Rico without power.
As our hearts go out to communities devastated by these hurricanes, we know that while extreme weather events are unpredictable, the threat that sea level rise adds to each storm is not. Climate change exacerbates the damage done by routine storms, and makes powerful storms more likely. Vulnerable populations often shoulder the greatest burden.
And the mounting economic impacts can’t be ignored: Hurricanes remain the most expensive weather disasters in the United States.
The recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act is the largest investment in climate action in U.S. history — the key to addressing climate change on the unprecedented scale we need to avert catastrophe. But it's critical that the Biden administration now work to implement this law as quickly and aggressively as possible.
Take action: Tell President Biden and key environmental cabinet officials to keep doing more to fight the climate crisis.
