On the recordJune 14, 2022
The greater our delay in taking action on climate change, the higher the price tag will be for families and our economy. Last week, Californians suffered through an intense heat wave. Temperatures went over 100 degrees in parts of our State. That is bad for public health and bad for our economy. A study by the Atlantic Council estimates that the total economic loss from excessive heat is at least $100 billion annually. They also estimate that this loss could double by 2030 and quintuple by 2050 if we don't take climate action. Simply put, the fiscally responsible thing to do is for Congress to act quickly to prevent further losses. Taking climate action will lower and stabilize costs for families. High temperatures aren't just bad for human health. They are bad for our economy. Heat waves push prices for electricity higher, costing us billions. We should not leave families in California and across the country to figure out their budgets while Washington figures out climate change. The need for climate change is urgent, not just for our planet, but also for our pocketbooks. PTSD Awareness Month
