One dead, homes destroyed in late-winter Texas fires that have consumed 45,000 acres
NBCJUL 2022
The Spin
Narrative A
These climate change-catalyzed infernos are threatening the lives, homes, and livelihoods of Texans. Extreme conditions caused by rising temperatures and reduced winter rainfall are making many parts of the US into a tinderbox. Once a fire starts, only strong winds are needed to create a major disaster.
Narrative B
It's easy to dismiss any extreme weather event as a consequence of climate change, but in reality they're usually influenced by a myriad of factors that have nothing to do with it. More research is needed before we can establish any direct causal link between the two.
