Democratic Representative Cori Bush of Missouri expressed her sadness over the devastating fires in Maui, attributing the destruction to a "climate crisis" that is "killing people."
In a tweet, Bush called on President Biden to declare a climate emergency. Other Democratic lawmakers echoed her sentiments, emphasizing the urgent need for action to combat climate change.
Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon described the fires in Hawaii as "heartbreaking" and emphasized that scientists have made it clear that climate change is causing chaos and wreaking havoc on ecosystems. He stressed the importance of immediate action to prevent the situation from worsening.
Representative Barbara Lee of California offered her prayers to those affected by the wildfires in Maui and called for the declaration of a climate emergency. She emphasized that the climate crisis is not up for debate and that lives are at stake.
The Democratic National Committee shared a video highlighting the contrast between the fires and Republican figures who deny the existence of a climate crisis. The video aimed to draw attention to the urgent need for action and criticized those who oppose efforts to address climate change.
The fires in Hawaii have resulted in numerous fatalities. Hawaii Governor Josh Green, a Democrat, described the devastation in Lahaina, stating that it has been almost entirely burned down. He compared the scene to that of an explosion, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
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