Overview

• Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) has attributed the devastating Los Angeles fires to climate change, calling them a 'preview of coming atrocities.'
• Markey criticized President-elect Donald Trump, alleging he has been influenced by 'Big Oil' to dismantle climate policies like the Green New Deal and Inflation Reduction Act.
• The Los Angeles fires have resulted in at least 16 deaths and destroyed thousands of homes, with local officials acknowledging resource challenges in firefighting efforts.
• Trump has blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom's environmental policies for the state's wildfire management issues, calling for his resignation.
• Markey has long been a proponent of aggressive climate action, though his policies face criticism over potential economic impacts and energy independence concerns.