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Trump Cuts Climate Funding Amid Deadly Disasters

7/13/2025

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Trump's Funding Cuts

President Trump's administration has slashed funding for vital climate research and emergency management, exacerbating the devastation of climate disasters such as the recent floods in Texas and North Carolina. Ignoring National Weather Service warnings, local officials' inaction contributed to over 100 tragic deaths, as climate change drives disaster costs to a staggering $3 trillion.

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Storms Threaten Lives

Severe storms are endangering 19 million lives across the Midwest and South, with Texas and New Mexico bracing for renewed flooding. The recent catastrophic floods have claimed over 100 lives, and scientists warn that climate change is intensifying these weather events, leading to more devastating rainfall and deepening the crisis.

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Trump's Funding Cuts

President Trump's administration has slashed funding for vital climate research and emergency management, exacerbating the devastation of climate disasters such as the recent floods in Texas and North Carolina. Ignoring National Weather Service warnings, local officials' inaction contributed to over 100 tragic deaths, as climate change drives disaster costs to a staggering $3 trillion.

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