Texas Crisis Is Proof The U.S. Is Badly Unprepared For Climate Change

The video discusses the increasing challenges posed by climate extremes, highlighting the unpreparedness of regions like Texas and California. It emphasizes the global nature of the climate crisis and the importance of the US rejoining the Paris climate accord. The video concludes with a call to build resilient infrastructure to better handle future climate challenges.

What was one of the main issues faced by firefighters near San Antonio during the cold weather?

• Lack of fire trucks

• Inadequate training

• Frozen hydrants

• Shortage of firefighters

Which state is mentioned as being vulnerable to extreme summer heat and wildfires?

• New York

• Florida

• Texas

• California

What is the global existential crisis mentioned in the transcript?

• Climate change

• Political instability

• Pandemic outbreaks

• Economic recession

What significant step did the US take regarding climate change as of Friday?

• Banned all carbon emissions

• Exited the Paris climate accord

• Increased fossil fuel production

• Rejoined the Paris climate accord

What do experts suggest is necessary to survive future climate extremes?

• Ignore climate change warnings

• Stop all industrial activities

• Build more resilient infrastructure

• Increase global warming