
How Your Vote Can Combat Extreme Weather and Save the Planet
About this episode
Stacey talks with meteorologist and veteran hurricane expert, John Morales, who describes how growing up in Puerto Rico led him to his career and how important it is to talk about extreme weather effects. He explains the science of why storms are getting stronger, heatwaves are getting hotter, and droughts are becoming more frequent. Plus they discuss how your vote can help push policy makers to mitigate climate change and the most impactful actions we need to take to help our communities.
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Learn & Do More:
- Visit the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
- Participate in the support group Extreme Weather Survivors
- Locate your mutual aid organization at Mutual Aid Hub
- Be vigilant about disinformation and listen to our episode “Deepfakes, Lies, and How to Fight Disinformation”
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