Climate denial is not an option: Louisiana needs the political will to act
Louisiana advocates are calling for urgent political action to address climate change and ensure the long-term survival of New Orleans. While residents have developed localized solutions since Hurricane Katrina, the editorial argues that state leaders must overcome climate denial to implement necessary large-scale protections. The piece warns that without significant legislative willpower, the state risks the permanent loss of its most vital urban center.
New Orleanians left with only our tenacity after Hurricane Katrina 21 years ago, stepped up with ingenuity and solutions. Now it’s up to our elected officials. If they don’t step up soon, we will lose the most important city in the nation. [...] Read More... from Climate denial is not an option: Louisiana needs the political will to act The post Climate denial is not an option: Louisiana needs the political will to act appeared first on The Lens.
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