FEMA isn't prepared for climate disaster

Sign the petition: We are in the midst of the climate crisis–we must overhaul disaster relief

by DrewAction, allies, HomePosted on 1 comment

We’ve all seen the climate fueled disaster headlines: floods, wildfires, draughts, and more. This week, world leaders head to another round of international climate talks, and a key area of disagreement will again be the debt historic polluters (like the US) owe to those hit first and worst by climate change. But before they fly …

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Frozen power lines

Tell FEMA to prioritize climate disaster relief for Black and brown communities hit first and worst.

by DrewAction, allies, HomePosted on Comments are Disabled

We’ve said again and again that Dr Bullard has it right: Climate chaos hits Black and brown communities first and worst. Exhibit A remains the US Gulf South: In February 2021, an Arctic blast brought devastation to communities across the Gulf, with particularly intense impacts for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Caribbean communities. And research shows …

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