Statement record

Ed Markey — Sep 15, 2023

U.S. Senator (D-MA) · Sep 15, 2023

At Gov. Maura Healey’s September 15, 2023, state-of-emergency press conference ahead of Hurricane Lee, Sen. Ed Markey treated the approaching storm as the latest in a series of Massachusetts extreme-weather events. Quoted (WBUR): “This extreme weather isn’t a coincidence. It’s the climate crisis announcing its arrival. It’s not bad luck. It’s years of deliberate obstruction of the changes we need to make to stop the climate crisis and secure a livable future.” Names Lee, climate, and obstruction — one day before the Sep 16 noon lock.

Analysis notes

Out of window. Would have been Disaster Mention yes, Climate Connection yes, and Republican Obstruction of Climate Action yes if it had landed on or after Sep 16 12:00. Do not move the start to capture the quote. Research record remains no/no/no.

Codes

Disaster Mention yes — Names Hurricane Lee / this extreme weather at Healey’s Friday presser.
Climate Connection yes — Names the climate crisis as the cause of this extreme weather, not coincidence.
Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action yes — Years of deliberate obstruction of the changes needed to stop the climate crisis.