Why we can’t ignore the climate crisis any longer
It’s doubtful that we will soon forget what happened in Kerr County, Texas on Independence Day, 2025. Massive flooding overwhelming the area quickly with deep sludge, leaving 135 dead, at least 37 of which were children. And there are 3 still missing. What are we to make of such a horrific event? Was it just a random event that happens every once in a while? Or was it an event that is bound to happen more regularly? Scientists are warning that global warming (i.e., a climate change component) is causing rising sea levels and more intense rainfall, both of which increase the risk and severity of flooding.