In the last few weeks, the United States has been hit by two hurricanes, Helene and Milton. Storms of this size were made about twice as likely because of the climate crisis.”Why have these storms not put the climate crisis front and centre in the presidential campaign? Oliver tells Michael that the environment is a complicated issue for Democrats, because oil and gas production in the US has hit a record high under Joe Biden’s premiership. Oliver also discusses the disinformation and conspiracy theories that have been spread – in part by Donald Trump – in the aftermath of the hurricanes. Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/todayinfocuspod

Source: The Guardian October 15, 2024 03:12 UTC