Government Inaction Leaves America Vulnerable as Extreme Weather Strikes Harder and More Often

America is facing an undeniable reality: extreme weather events are striking with greater frequency and ferocity than ever before. Recent catastrophic floods in Texas, unprecedented heat waves in the Pacific Northwest, and wildfires spreading even in unlikely places like Hawaii showcase a frightening trend that our country’s political and emergency response systems are failing to keep pace with. The cold hard truth is that what used to be considered once-in-a-lifetime disasters have now become regular occurrences. Princeton climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer put it plainly: the so-called “extremes” of yesterday have become today’s averages. Yet, despite these clear warning signs, government...