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Global Climate Crisis Sparks Urgent Action Amid Political Divide

7/9/2025

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Flash floods ravaged Texas, wildfires scorched California and Europe, and heatwaves gripped the globe, underscoring the urgent call for climate action from Pope Leo XIV. Meanwhile, Congress approved a tax bill that slashes climate support and children's healthcare, yet encourages electric vehicle purchases with income limits on tax credits, steering us away from gasoline dependency.

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Flash floods ravaged Texas, wildfires scorched California and Europe, and heatwaves gripped the globe, underscoring the urgent call for climate action from Pope Leo XIV. Meanwhile, Congress approved a tax bill that slashes climate support and children's healthcare, yet encourages electric vehicle purchases with income limits on tax credits, steering us away from gasoline dependency.