Federal court upholds Georgia abortion law

What will we do about our ever-warming planet?

My wife Janece and I are great fans of the Tour de France, the world’s premier bicycle race. It’s underway right now, and we’re watching in awe of the monumental display of endurance, strength and willpower the 2,000 mile, 21-day European race requires.

But this isn’t the start of a sports blog. It’s about climate change and extreme weather. In addition to the challenges that Tour riders face every year, they’re now suffering through record high temperatures. Sensors reveal that cyclists' body temps are going above 100 degrees during some climbs. It’s fortunate not one rider has been felled by the heat.

Others aren’t so lucky. Some 600 deaths have been attributed to the heat wave in Europe. Closer to home, parts of Oklahoma and Texas are expected to be as hot as 115 degrees this week, and temperatures in Georgia are expected to climb into the mid-90s and stay there for days.

Experts say the extreme heat isn’t due solely to climate change. But it plays a major role. And yet the issue has disappeared in political campaigns this year, even as Sen. Joe Manchin blocked the Biden administration’s modest climate proposal. The New York Times found that just 1% of voters believe climate change is the most important issue in this year’s elections.

Our concerns are more immediate — inflation tops the list. But it’s a mistake to believe that climate change is an issue to deal with in the future. We talked with climate experts Dr. Marshall Shepherd and Dr. Marilyn Brown on a recent edition of Political Rewind. They offer a sobering look at where we’re headed if we don’t take action now to determine the livability of our ever-warming planet for future generations.

What are the biggest obstacles Georgia faces when it comes to climate change?

Today on Political Rewind: Has this summer felt hotter than usual? Atlanta has experienced once-in-a-century heat over the past six months. However, as the world battles rising sea levels and increasing CO2 emissions, the Supreme Court limited the power of the EPA's efforts to regulate industry and address climate change.

A call for bipartisanship:

According to a New York Times poll, just 13% of Americans believe the country is headed in the right direction — a pessimism shared by every demographic. In his book American Reboot, former U.S. Rep. Will Hurd proposes a new path forward. He earnestly calls for bipartisanship, inclusivity and diversity in both parties.

"We get frustrated in November because we have crummy choices, and the only way to improve the choices is if we get more people to vote in those primaries and a couple of thousand people is a tectonic shift. Again, it's hard."

What will we do about our ever-warming planet?

Federal court says Georgia's HB 481 law limiting abortion can take effect

Fulton County steps up Trump election probe

Wary of SCOTUS' next moves, House moves to codify same-sex marriage

What are the biggest obstacles Georgia faces when it comes to climate change?

The Final Word

A call for bipartisanship: