top of page
:

Cognitive dissonance case

As you may have heard, Florida governor Ron DeSantis is not an environmentalist, as evidenced by recent legislation that forbids references to climate change in state policy. But, as evidenced by the recent floods that dumped up to 20 inches of rain over a large swath of the state, his approach to climate has not aged well.


What’s worse: shortly before those storms hit, he signed a bill cutting $205 million in stormwater, wastewater and sewer projects from the state’s budget, exacerbating the already apocalyptic situation.


The irony is that Florida is particularly vulnerable to rising seas due to its low elevation, as well as hurricanes and tropical storms made more severe by climate change. I believe DeSantis’ policy making on the situation is a classic case of cognitive dissonance.


Luke Daniels

Rochester

PayPal ButtonPayPal Button

DOWNTOWN: Unrivaled journalism worthy of reader support

A decade ago we assembled a small but experienced and passionate group of publishing professionals all committed to producing an independent newsmagazine befitting the Birmingham/Bloomfield area that, as we like to say, has long defined the best of Oakland County. 

 

We provide a quality monthly news product unrivaled in this part of Oakland. For most in the local communities, we have arrived at your doorstep at no charge and we would like to keep it that way, so your support is important.

 

Check out our publisher’s letter to the community here.

Sign Up
Register for Downtown's newsletters to receive updates on the latest news and much more!

Thanks for submitting!

Cover_Nov2024.jpg
KathyTomb2024.jpg
RestReportsTomb.gif
BeachumNEW.gif
bottom of page