The author expresses horror over the loss of young lives due to flooding in Texas Hill Country and highlights the misinformation around climate change, emphasizing its man-made impacts. There exists frustration towards political narratives denying climate change, pointing out that warmer temperatures can lead to more intense weather events. Additionally, the significance of funding from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation is stressed, which supports training for students pursuing careers in science. Programs like U-RISE have successfully guided many trainees into scientific careers, illustrating the importance of such initiatives.
As a grandfather of children the age of those caught in the exceptional river flooding in Texas Hill Country, I am horrified at the death toll of such young and innocent children.
At a minimum, man-made climate interference increased the magnitude of the downpour as warmer temperatures cause more moisture in the atmosphere.
Until recently, the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation managed programs that broadened science training access to exactly these students.
From one such program at San Jose State University, U-RISE, 85% of trainees pursued careers in science, creating a vibrant workforce ready to tackle pressing health problems.
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