5 years ago

Petition: Urge Florida, Texas, and Louisiana to Commit to Carbon Neutrality by 2040

Experts have been warning people about Climate change for decades. While some people still see it as a distant issue to worry about late or even flat-out deny its existence, the devastating effects of Climate change are already being felt around the world. Natural disasters like floods, hurricanes, and wildfires are getting worse and occurring more frequently.

In August, Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes, destroying thousands of homes, and causing so many people to lose access to power and clean water. The hurricane was incredibly destructive, taking lives and livelihoods. Sadly, the devastation didn’t stop there. Part of the aftermath included swarms of mosquitoes descending on helpless animals and bleeding them to death. Within just a few weeks, over 300 cows, scores of deer, and several horses were killed by these mosquitoes.

Mosquito season has progressively gotten worse due to the warming waters and longer hurricane season caused by Climate change. Louisiana, Texas, and Florida, three states that have been hit hard by these mosquito swarms, are lax when it comes to greenhouse gas regulations and other policies addressing Climate change. They need to be a part of the global effort to be more sustainable to mitigate the effects of Climate change. Sign this petition to demand that the governors of Florida, Texas, and Louisiana commit to becoming carbon neutral by 2040!

Urge Florida, Texas, and Louisiana to Commit to Carbon Neutrality by 2040Click Here to Sign Petition

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