In response to the increasing frequency of climate disasters, California is proposing a bill that would require companies responsible for significant greenhouse gas emissions to contribute to a fund for disaster response and adaptation. Advocates argue that this funding is crucial due to uncertainties in federal support for disaster management. Previous legislation in states like Vermont and New York sets a precedent for accountability, mandating fossil fuel companies to cover the damages they cause. Supporters emphasize the need for proactive measures to safeguard communities at risk from wildfires and flooding.
If we don't do something to increase the revenues for these kinds of catastrophes, we're going to be falling even more behind on being able to combat or be responsive or be preventative for the next kind of catastrophe.
We don't know if we are going to have money from the federal government to deal with disasters in the future.
If they're putting so much money into that, I know they can afford this.
The majority of California's population lives at the coast and needs to know that they're gonna be able to keep their homes safe.
#climate-change #california-legislation #disaster-management #greenhouse-gases #environmental-policy
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