Dem senator warns ‘LA fires are preview of coming atrocities,’ claims Trump bought off by ‘Big Oil’
Fires continue to devastate California, with Senator Ed Markey, D-Mass., describing the situation as a “climate emergency.” In a recent post on X, Markey criticized President-elect Trump, accusing him of being influenced by the oil industry.
“Trump has been bought for $1 billion by Big Oil. Just a payoff to kill the IRA and the Green New Deal. We know what will happen. More fires, more climate disasters, more death. The LA fires are a preview of coming atrocities,” Markey declared.
Markey, a staunch advocate for addressing the climate crisis, has also expressed concerns about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI). He warned that the increased use of AI could lead to a doubling of data center electricity demand by 2026, increased carbon emissions, water supply shortages, and electronic waste.
“We are already facing a climate crisis. We can’t let AI make it worse,” Markey emphasized.
As Trump prepares to take office on January 20, incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the President-elect’s environmental record, stating, “In his first term, President Trump advanced conservation and environmental stewardship while promoting economic growth for families across the country.”
While Trump reportedly plans to unleash around 100 executive orders after taking office, Markey continues to voice his concerns about the environmental impact of Trump’s policies. Markey’s advocacy for sustainable energy practices and conservation efforts remains steadfast as he seeks to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change.
In a statement, Leavitt highlighted the achievements of Trump’s energy agenda, citing the production of affordable and reliable energy for consumers, stable high-paying jobs for small businesses, and a decrease in U.S. carbon emissions to their lowest level in 25 years.
“America’s energy agenda under President Trump produced affordable, reliable energy for consumers along with stable, high-paying jobs for small businesses — all while dropping U.S. carbon emissions to their lowest level in 25 years. In his second term, President Trump will once again deliver clean air and water for American families while Making America Wealthy Again,” Leavitt stated.
As the debate over climate policy continues to unfold, it is clear that both Markey and Trump hold divergent views on how best to address the pressing environmental challenges facing the nation. With wildfires raging in California and the specter of climate change looming large, the need for decisive action and sustainable solutions has never been more urgent.
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