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Our planet is under siege from extreme weather. Act now to fight climate change and prevent the next devastating disaster.
Hurricane Helene was a stark reminder that no place is safe from the growing threat of climate change. This devastating storm, which hit North Carolina and parts of the Southeast, left a trail of destruction that no one expected. Communities once considered safe havens from climate threats were completely wiped out, leaving families stranded, homes submerged, and towns cut off from vital resources1. The toll has been catastrophic, and the cause is clear: our planet is warming, and extreme weather is becoming the new normal.
The Reality We Face
The rising temperatures caused by climate change are making hurricanes like Helene stronger and more destructive. Warmer oceans and hotter air are fueling these storms, enabling them to gain strength quickly and unleash catastrophic rainfall2. Helene brought over two feet of rain to parts of North Carolina, a region far from the coast and once thought to be shielded from such disasters3. The storm’s intensity and the subsequent flooding left hundreds missing, homes destroyed, and entire towns cut off from help.
Scientists have been sounding the alarm for years about the increasing risks of stronger storms, but action has been slow. Now, communities are paying the price. Even in the mountains of Appalachia, areas once considered safe from extreme weather are being battered by unprecedented floods and landslides4. Helene’s devastation has forced us to confront a painful truth: climate change is here, and it’s hitting harder than we anticipated.
Why We Must Act Now
Every year, the impact of climate change becomes more severe. Hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and heatwaves are escalating, threatening lives and livelihoods across the globe. With each degree of warming, our atmosphere holds more moisture, making storms like Helene wetter and more destructive5. These changes aren’t happening in isolation—they are driven by human activity, particularly the burning of fossil fuels.
The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene shows that no community is safe from climate change. Coastal cities, mountain towns, and rural areas alike are all vulnerable. We need immediate action to slow down global warming and reduce the likelihood of future disasters.
What You Can Do
We cannot wait for the next hurricane to strike. The time to act is now. By signing this pledge, you are committing to taking steps that will help mitigate the long-term effects of climate change. You are standing with communities that have been torn apart by extreme weather, and you are pushing for meaningful action to reduce the severity of future storms.
Every signature helps us build a movement that demands real change. By addressing the root causes of climate change, such as reducing fossil fuel use, promoting renewable energy, and supporting sustainable practices, we can slow the pace of global warming and protect communities from future harm.
Together, we can create a future where storms like Hurricane Helene are less frequent and less deadly. But it requires immediate, collective action.
Sign the Pledge
Don’t wait for the next disaster. Join us in taking a stand against climate change by signing the pledge now. Your voice matters, and with enough support, we can make the changes needed to protect our planet—and each other.