It’s not like these superfund sites aren’t already environmental messes, no, Schiff for brains wants to drag ‘climate change’ into it, which would waste time and money in cleaning them up
New US Bill to Require EPA to Examine Impact of Climate Change on Superfund Sites
US Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to account for climate change risks, including natural disasters and extreme weather hazards, when managing toxic waste sites.
The legislation, Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026, aims to strengthen protections for communities near Superfund sites—polluted locations that contain hazardous toxic waste and other contaminants harmful to public health. In 2018, the Carr Fire in Northern California burned over 300 square miles and swept over the Iron Mountain Mine Superfund site—finding its way into the pipes that convey acid mine drainage and threatening to release toxic chemicals to surrounding communities.
“With the ongoing and ever-worsening climate crisis, we must take strong action to mitigate the climate risks on Superfund sites across California and the country as more and more of these toxic sites become vulnerable to natural disasters. As the EPA manages and plans the cleanup of these sites, they must account for and recognize the impacts of climate change in order to protect the health and well-being of the public,” said Senator Schiff.
US Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-Mo.-5) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.-37) introduced companion legislation in the House.
This will go nowhere, at least as long as Republicans hold the House and Senate. Even if Democrats retake both, Trump will veto the legislation.
“As the climate crisis causes more and more extreme weather, we must ensure our communities have the resources they need to be resilient,” said Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove. “With 15 active EPA Superfund sites across LA County, climate-driven disasters like last year’s LA Fires threaten to upend pollution cleanup efforts that keep our neighbors safe. I’m proud to join Sen. Schiff and Rep. Cleaver in introducing this legislation that would better prepare us for climate disasters and help protect our communities from toxic waste.”
Reports this month from the EPA’s Office of Inspector General found that 100 of the nation’s most contaminated federal Superfund sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires. There is a total of 114 Superfund sites in California.
Why is California so polluted? Meanwhile
DeSantis signs bill on Earth Day reversing local climate change action
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law on Earth Day that blocks local governments from enacting policies to track how their emissions contribute to climate change.
“Floridians should not be forced to pay for radical climate agendas or identity politics with their hard-earned tax dollars,” DeSantis said.
Good. The law takes effect in July.
Lol
Teach the USA is decarbonizing.
Over the last 25 years individual carbon footprint jas decreased 25%
Renewable energy increased carbon decreases.
Even you are now driving a partially electrified CSR.
In philosophy (my major) your argument is classified as logical fallacy. “Tu qoque” or you also”; a type of ad hominem logical fallacy. The facts of the argument can not be successfully attacked do the messenger(s) are
The excitable Teach does not want the U.S. to consider the effects of weather events on Superfund sites!!
Here’s the bill summary:
-Address the potential threat to human health and the environment associated with local natural disasters and extreme weather hazards when remediating Superfund sites, including any projected exacerbation or change in those disasters and hazards due to climate change
The excitable Teach further applauds Ronny DeSantis’ signing, then boasting about signing, a bill (Head in the Sand Act) pledging that Flordians will NOT be forced to pay for global warming scheiße! Except for skyrocketing insurance premiums (with claims delayed and denied), new sea walls etc. Y’know, adapting to global warming!! LOL.
Relax, deniers! Global warming deniers should celebrate daily their great pro-pollution victories!! Winning!!