Amid a severe ice storm hitting the United States, President Donald Trump has once again dismissed concerns about global warming, a topic he has been outspokenly skeptical about in the past. Trump, known for his controversial stances, has consistently opposed climate change initiatives, withdrawing the US from international agreements and promoting the use of fossil fuels with his famous “drill baby drill” slogan.
Taking to Truth Social, Trump pointed to the record cold wave affecting numerous states, questioning the validity of global warming and mocking those who advocate for environmental action as “environmental insurrectionists”.
The US is currently bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm that could cause widespread damage and power outages, especially in states like New Mexico and the Carolinas. Major cities such as Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston are expected to experience heavy snowfall, making travel extremely challenging, according to weather forecasts.
Approximately 160 million Americans, nearly half of the country’s population, are under various winter storm alerts, ranging from watches to warnings, as announced by the National Weather Service. The alerts cover a vast region from Arizona and Montana to the Carolinas and Maine.
The incoming storm, expected to hit over the weekend, is forecasted to bring heavy snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Meteorologists anticipate an atmospheric river to transport moisture from Texas and the Gulf Coast states to Georgia and the Carolinas before moving northeastward.
Weather service experts predict snow accumulation of a foot or more in major cities along the I-95 corridor from Washington, D.C., to Boston. In Washington, D.C., the combination of heavy snow, ice, and frigid temperatures poses significant risks to life and property, as highlighted by the weather service’s warnings.
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