Virginia Cramer, virginia.cramer@sierraclub.org, 804-519-8449
OAKLAND -- Donald Trump today visited California for a briefing on wildfires burning across the Pacific Northwest. During his remarks, Trump once again promoted his denial of climate science.
In response Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune issued the following statement.
“Our communities are suffering. Many have lost everything; many are still on evacuation notice; many more are breathing dangerously smoky air. There is an urgent need to protect communities now and for the future --to ensure all communities have the resources to prepare for wildfire, and not waste time on further promotion of climate science denial. The losses from these fires are immense and painful. Elected officials must act on climate before the crisis worsens.”
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