Spain warns far right is exploiting anger over climate disasters

Nationalist Vox party has seized on ‘visceral’ public reaction to mishandling of floods, says transport minister

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Climate disasters are political — so let’s politicize them

That said, there’s still a wrong way to politicize these disasters.
The Hill - 8h
Musk tells Germans to get over 'past guilt' at far-right AfD rally

Tech billionaire Elon Musk told Germans they should be proud of their heritage and should “move beyond” the “past guilt” of older generations. Musk on Saturday made a virtual appearance at a rally ...
The Hill - 1d
Adapting to climate change amid rising natural disasters

As powerful weather events become more frequent, CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti examines how we can adapt. He reflects on the recent Los Angeles wildfires, the planet's hottest year on record, and ...
CBS News - 5d
Revealed: US climate denial group working with European far-right parties

Representatives of Heartland Institute linking up with MEPs to campaign against environmental policies. Climate science deniers from a US-based thinktank have been working with rightwing ...
The Guardian - 5d
Far-right minister threatens to quit Israeli government over Gaza ceasefire deal

Itamar Ben-Gvir says his party will leave Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition if it implements the truce agreement
Financial Times - Jan. 16
Vienna tries to allay Brussels’ fears over looming far-right government

Also in this newsletter: Poland’s push to back Trump’s 5% Nato defence spending target
Financial Times - Jan. 13
Growing anger over government response to wildfires

There is growing anger and questions over the response to the wildfires. Los Angeles’ Fire Chief even saying budget cuts lead to a lack of resources. NBC News' Ellison Barber reports.
NBC News - Jan. 12
The California Wildfires Are the Latest Disaster Supercharged by Climate Change

Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.
The New York Times - Jan. 11
The Los Angeles wildfires are climate disasters compounded

Conditions for a January LA firestorm have not existed before now, writes a meteorologist and climate journalist. California wildfires – live Californians: have you been affected by the ...
The Guardian - Jan. 9

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