DeSantis again dismisses the role of climate change
DeSantis denies that climate change is making hurricanes more powerful
Florida governor Ron DeSantis denied that the climate crisis is making hurricanes ... recorded in Florida as Milton surged through the state. Asked by a reporter if climate change was a factor for the ferocity of Milton and the prescence of more tornadoes ...
DeSantis spurns government-controlled hurricane myths — but questions climate change
"This is on both sides. You kind of have some people think government can do this, and others think it's all because of fossil fuels."
As Florida reels from Hurricane Milton, DeSantis again dismisses the role of climate change
DeSantis seemed to equate hurricane conspiracy theories — which authorities say are causing real harm — with scientists pointing out that human activity drives climate change.
‘It is hurricane season’: DeSantis pushes back on climate's role in fueling stronger storms
Scientists say a warming planet caused by fossil fuels is creating warmer ocean temperatures, which is causing hurricanes to grow stronger.
DeSantis compares weather control theory to climate change affecting hurricanes
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday wrote off suggestions that the government could control the weather — and likened it to theories that global warming can increase the intensity of hurricanes. “This is on both sides,
Gov. Ron DeSantis denies climate change fueled Milton. Why Bill Nye disagrees
Science educator Bill Nye disagrees with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and explains how climate change and warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico energized Milton. Nye also responds to Rep.
DeSantis rejects role of climate change in hurricanes, cites history of strong storms
Environmental activists appear to be pushing the dual hurricanes, Helene and Milton, as evidence that climate change is a serious issue ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
DeSantis: government-controlled-storm conspiracy akin to climate-fueled-hurricane theory
DeSantis’ communications director said the “government-controls-the-weather crowd” and “climate change alarmists” were two sides of the same coin — “agenda-motivated, & unhelpful following a storm.”
Gov. DeSantis slaps down theories of climate change, engineered hurricanes in storm-battered state
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, touring the damage Thursday following Hurricane Milton’s destructive path through the state, dismissed claims that climate change is increasing the intensity or frequency of hurricanes making landfall.
DeSantis says people should put Hurricane Milton 'in perspective' when asked about climate change
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters "there is nothing new under the sun" when it comes to hurricane intensity, dismissing a question about whether climate change contributed to the tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton.
Ron DeSantis Equates Hurricane Misinformation With Climate Change: 'This is on Both Sides'
"You kind of have some people think government can do this, and others think it's all because of fossil fuels," the governor added
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Ron DeSantis denies impact of global warming in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Moving back into 2024, DeSantis also rejected on Thursday the idea that people can “control the weather,” saying “he would do ...
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Florida Gov. DeSantis says climate change and weather control are conspiracy theories
Ron DeSantis dismissed the idea that burning fossil fuels affects ... When asked if the number of tornado warnings and ...
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DeSantis says climate change and weather control are both conspiracy theories
Ron DeSantis dismissed the idea that burning fossil fuels affects ... When asked if the number of tornado warnings and ...
Hurricane Milton leaves destruction, but not 'worst case scenario': Live updates
More than 3 million homes and businesses were in the dark by early Thursday as Milton was exiting the eastern coast of ...
Amid dire warnings, Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, deadly ...