Schatz: Climate Change is Why Disasters are Piling Up

United States Senate · September 24, 2026

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Opening: recent hurricanes in Hawaii

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A senator opened by describing two recent hurricanes in Hawaii that destroyed homes and roads, closed schools and offices, and left thousands without power; he said crews were still restoring power to the island of Kauai, where 90% of the island lost power earlier this month.

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A U.S. senator spoke on the Senate floor about recent hurricanes in Hawaii, blamed a warming planet for increasing disasters, and urged immediate disaster relief and steps to strengthen community preparedness and infrastructure.

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