Summer Camp Kids Did Not Have to Die in the Texas Floods
Briefly

Budget cuts to NOAA, initiated by President Trump and advocated by Elon Musk, have significantly impacted the National Weather Service's staffing and operations. This has led to dire warnings from climate scientists and meteorologists about the potential loss of life during weather emergencies. The devastating flash flooding in Texas, which resulted in the deaths of at least 27 children, underscores the critical importance of adequate staffing for weather forecasting and emergency responses. Overall, the consequences of these budget cuts are manifesting in real and tragic ways during severe weather conditions.
"There will be people who die." This stark warning was issued by Daniel Swain, a climate scientist, regarding the potential consequences of budget cuts at NOAA.
In Texas, at least 27 children died in flash flooding, providing confirmation of earlier warnings about the dangers posed by budget cuts to the National Weather Service.
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