The climate conundrum facing political leaders: The public wants to have it both ways

The climate conundrum facing political leaders: The public wants to have it both ways

Human-induced climate change continues to worsen, and its impacts have been felt across the country. On the West Coast, the heat dome in the sweltering summer of 2021 caused an estimated 619 deaths. On the East Coast, Hurricane Fiona led to $3 billion in damages. Fires in Fort McMurray and Jasper led to mass evacuations and $5 billion in insured losses.