The Messenger | How Can We Keep People Safe in a World of Deadly Extreme Heat?

"FEMA should have the authority to respond to the full range of disasters, including heat waves. But it is far better — and more cost-effective — to be proactive. Many states and localities are investing in adaptation strategies before climate crises strike," writes Mark Rupp, Adaptation Program Director at Georgetown Climate Center. 

"No single agency or government can singlehandedly address climate threats. But a whole-of-government approach — with contributions and collaboration among federal, state, local and tribal governments — can effectively protect people, infrastructure and nature."

Read the full op-ed from Mark Rupp in The Messenger.