October 14, 2018By Tim Marcan
Arizona's current and worsening drought (click here) Abnormal dryness or drought are currently affecting approximately 6,393,000 people in Arizona, which is about 100% of the state's population.
Senator Jeff Flake (Republican - Arizona) (click here) urged his GOP colleagues to work to combat climate change. He made his remarks appearing on ABC's This Week on Sunday.
ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos asked Flake if Republicans were heading in the wrong direction regarding climate change amid recent comments from White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow downplaying the United Nations report that warned of catastrophic consequences.
"I think so," Flake answered. "I think that we've got to—there's been more recognition among Republicans, the administration hasn't taken the view of some of us that this is something we really need to deal with. I hope that we can move along with the rest of the world and address this. It's going to be challenging, obviously. That report that came out is pretty dire. But there are things that we can do and should do. And I think Republicans need to be at the forefront if we want to keep our place and keep our seats."...
