Demand Deeper Coverage of Texas Flood Crisis

National TV news has rightly devoted extensive coverage to the catastrophic Central Texas floods in early July, spotlighting search and rescue efforts and storm dynamics. But just 5% of those segments mentioned climate change — and discussions of systemic failures like underfunded warning systems and emergency agencies were nearly absent.

These floods weren’t just natural disasters — they were fueled by a warming climate, exacerbated by policy choices and chronic under- investment in preparedness and infrastructure that left communities dangerously exposed.

We call on national broadcast and cable news outlets to strengthen their disaster reporting. Demand coverage that connects extreme events to climate drivers, examines policy and funding failures, and pushes for accountability — not just emotional storytelling. Sign now to demand responsible journalism that faces facts, not hides them.