Texas is experiencing a humanitarian crisis. People are burning furniture to heat their homes, melting snow to flush their toilets, risking carbon monoxide poisoning to protect their children. If Texas was a country, we would call it a “failed state.” #txlege
James Talarico
@jamestalarico · TX · H
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RT @BetoORourke: When I<U+2019>m governor, we won<U+2019>t have to worry every time the temperature drops.
Last week was a wake up call. Today I’m introducing the Texas Climate Action Act which will marshal the resources of our state government to fight climate change. Let’s get it passed. #txlege https://t.co/zrlxu1HIqk
4. Why are we ignoring climate change? Extreme weather events—like polar vortexes—are becoming more frequent. This blackout should push Texas to lead the world toward a safer future. Renewables, which outperformed fossil fuels this week, are how we *prevent* climate disasters. https://t.co/2vl8QOvUUr
These are serious questions that need serious answers. State policymakers—like me—don’t have all the solutions yet, but we won’t even attempt to develop them unless our constituents demand it. Call your state legislators and tell us to get serious about energy and climate.
A weak government doesn’t build critical infrastructure. A weak government doesn’t regulate power plants. A weak government doesn’t tackle climate change. A weak government doesn’t keep you safe.
Our planet’s survival depends on young people. I’m authoring legislation to teach climate change as part of the core curriculum in our public schools. #EarthDay https://t.co/I5bsMBjyG2
Leaders who choose boosting profits over winterizing facilities. Leaders who choose avoiding regulations over heating homes. Leaders who choose pleasing their fossil fuel donors over addressing the climate crisis that’s making these storms more frequent. (5/6)
Just in the last decade, Texas has endured: Historic droughts Devastating wildfires Record high temperatures Five 500 year floods And now the worst winter storm in our state’s history The #TexasBlackout is not the first climate disaster, and it won’t be the last.
Texas is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the nation, which means we can lead the country and the world to a safer, cleaner, greener future. Texas is ready to get off the sideline. We’re ready to join the fight. When we Texans put our mind to something, we don’t fail.