As fires wreak havoc in California, Sen. Ed MarkeyIn a post on X, the Massachusetts Democrat claimed the disaster is “what a climate emergency looks like.” He targeted President-elect Trump, asserting that the oil industry had bought the next president.
“Trump was bought out for a billion dollars by Big Oil. Just a reward for the IRA murder and the Green New Deal. We know what will happen. More fires, more climate disasters, more death. The Los Angeles fires are a precursor to the atrocities to come.” Markie announced in a post on X.
Markey, who claims there is a “climate crisis”, also warned of the potential implications artificial intelligence (Amnesty International).
Flames from the Palisades Fire burn a building on Sunset Boulevard during a strong wind storm Wednesday in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. (Abu Gomez/Getty Images)
He noted that the increased use of artificial intelligence could lead to “a doubling of electricity demand in data centers by 2026,” “increased carbon emissions,” “shortages in water supplies,” and “e-waste.”
“We are already facing a climate crisis,” Markey warned. “We cannot allow artificial intelligence to make it worse.”
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Senator Ed Markey, Democrat of Massachusetts, attends the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024, in Chicago. (Andrew Harnick/Getty Images)
Trump is scheduled to take office January 20.
“In his first term, President Trump has strengthened environmental conservation and stewardship while promoting economic growth for families across the country,” Carolyn Leavitt, incoming White House press secretary, said in a statement.
Trump reportedly plans to issue about 100 executive orders after taking office
President-elect Trump speaks to the media during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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“U.S. energy agenda under President Trump has produced reliable, affordable energy for consumers along with stable, high-paying jobs for small businesses – all while reducing American carbon emissions to their lowest level in 25 years. In his second term, President Trump will once again “Providing clean air and water for American families while making America rich again.”
