Lawmakers and Governor Inslee urge urgent action on climate change as Earth faces record-breaking heat

Lawmakers in the U.S. are urging for urgent action to address climate change, as extreme heat waves and climate-related disasters become more frequent. Washington state Governor Jay Inslee emphasized the need to stop using fossil fuels and highlighted short-term measures and longer-timeline initiatives to reduce their usage. Palm Springs Mayor Grace Elena Garner called for more federal funding for electric vehicles, walking and biking paths, and housing development to ensure residents have safe places to live. Inslee stressed that the U.S. must lead the climate fight for both moral and self-interest reasons, as it presents opportunities for new jobs and economic revitalization.