Other celebrities have used the moment to amplify humanitarian efforts, with some wading into political fire as debate swirls over the role of climate change in the recent mega storms. The “Growing Pains” star sough to connect the storms to a Bible passage in the book of Job where storms are used to announce God’s displeasure. At least 70 deaths have been reported in Texas following Hurricane Harvey and 22 from Irma, according to the Associated Press. Fox News seized on the discussion and connected Trump, climate change and hurricane activity into one critical barb, saying Lawrence suggested “electing Donald Trump and not believing in man-made climate change.”[Florida governor has ignored climate change risks, critics say]A public relations representative for Lawrence did not immediately return a request for comment. Read more:Everything you need to know about Hurricane IrmaRichard Branson emerges from wine-cellar bunker after Irma ‘utterly devastated’ his private island

Source: Washington Post September 09, 2017 01:30 UTC