RALLY FOR CLIMATE ACTION...

[Michael Grove]

[IT]’s a cause and issue that Morgan King said cannot be put off and still lingers on the hearts and minds of many West Virginians. 

“West Virginia bears some of the largest brunt of climate disaster,” she said. “We’ve seen natural floods in our history but they will continue to get worse and more severe as time goes on.” She was referring to the 2016 floods that destroyed schools and claimed lives. A rally at the federal courthouse steps in Charleston aims to get Senator Joe Manchin’s attention. She said he cannot ignore or turn his back on the Build Back Better Act moving through the U.S. Senate.

“Their messages were all different whether they were talking about social justice or climate action,” said King. “But their message was all the same. The moment is now to take action on climate change and that we can’t wait any longer.”