In recent weeks, the United States has been hit by two hurricanes, Helen and Milton.
Oliver MillmanAn environmental reporter from the U.S. Guardian newspaper speaks. michael safi: “Rapid analysis found that in both Helen and Milton's cases, global warming is causing more rain and stronger winds. The climate crisis could lead to storms of this magnitude. The sex will be approximately doubled.
Why haven't these storms put the climate crisis at the center of presidential campaigns?
Oliver tells Michael that environmental issues are a complex issue for Democrats, as U.S. oil and gas production is at an all-time high under Prime Minister Joe Biden's administration. Oliver also discusses the disinformation and conspiracy theories spread in part by Donald Trump in the aftermath of the hurricane.
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