US EditionBill Nye Says Texas Flood Death and Destruction Compounded by Ignoring Climate Crisis
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, CENTRAL TEXAS, JUL 9 – Bill Nye linked the deadly Texas floods to climate change and fossil fuel dependence, citing government inaction and industry influence as key factors worsening the disaster.
- On Wednesday afternoon, Bill Nye linked Texas Hill Country floods to climate change and fossil fuel industry neglect on CNN's Inside Politics.
- Earlier this month, over a foot of rain fell on drought-parched soil in Flash Flood Alley, with climate change and Congressional neglect worsening the deluge.
- Over 100 fatalities, including children and counselors, occurred in Texas floods, with the National Weather Service issuing multiple flash flood warnings and emergency notices.
- Survivors share harrowing stories amid ongoing searches, while experts urge improved warning systems and evacuation procedures.
- This flood exemplifies a pattern of climate-driven disasters, raising questions about accountability as the fossil fuel industry and politicians prioritize industry interests over public safety.
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Texas flood disaster reveals rising human cost of climate-fueled extreme weather
The July 4 flash flood in Texas killed at least 109 people, including children at a summer camp, and highlighted how climate change is accelerating catastrophic weather while federal protections unravel.Abrahm Lustgarten reports for ProPublica.In short:A rare confluence of two saturated storm systems dumped 20 inches of rain on south central Texas, causing the Guadalupe River to rise over 26 feet in 45 minutes and kill more than 100 people.Local…
Dana Bash and Bill Nye 'the Science Guy' ignore history to pin Texas tragedy on Trump and oil
The catastrophic floods in Central Texas have claimed the lives of at least 120 people, including 46 children. As officials and volunteers continue their search for the 173 still believed missing, liberals continue to spin the tragedy, exploiting Texans' loss and grief for political ends.This was especially clear Wednesday on CNN, where talking head Dana Bash and Bill Nye "the Science Guy" suggested that the Trump administration and American ene…
Raging Lib Bill Nye (The Science Guy!) Hops On CNN And You'll Never Guess Who They Pin The Texas Floods On
You know what's not talked about enough? The downfall of Bill Nye the Science Guy. Seriously. This is a dude who used to be so cool 20 years ago. When I was in middle school in the mid-2000s, nothing fired us up more than walking into science class and seeing the fatback TV rolled to the front of the room. You immediately knew it was gonna be a Bill Nye day, and we were gonna be able to coast through this class to the next period. Just the best …
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