Riley emphasized the emotional toll of surviving multiple extreme weather events, noting, 'When I talk about it, I have to keep from crying. But you know, nothing stops when you're a hurricane survivor. You still have to go to work.' This statement highlights the ongoing struggles faced by those impacted by climate conditions, balancing emotional distress with daily responsibilities.
The Alachua County Climate Action Summit sought to engage the community about climate impacts, with Riley noting the urgency felt in the room: 'The atmosphere hummed with urgency, and it was hard to believe that preparing for climate change was at all controversial.' This reflects the collective acknowledgment of the climate crisis at a local level.
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