Author: Porter Fox

We know that the misinformation spread by U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his surrogates regarding Hurricanes Helene and Milton is politically motivated. Politicians will go to great lengths to deceive in order to gain power, even if it means jeopardizing the well-being of their constituents. While false claims about climate-related disasters are rampant, the reality is that superstorms like Helene and Milton are becoming more frequent and severe due to fossil fuel pollution. The science is clear: hurricanes are growing in intensity and frequency, with devastating consequences for coastal communities. The destructive power of these storms is fueled…