President Trump's head-in-the-sand approach to climate change during his second term could put Americans at greater risk of harm from its effects, some analysts warn.
Why it matters: Just three months into his tenure, his administration's actions may not be reversible given how many rollbacks are being pursued and how many scientific programs are being disbanded, some observers say.
A powerful multi-day storm system that's lashing the U.S. South and Midwest has killed at least seven people as it unleashes tornadoes and flooding rains.
The big picture: The storm that ramped up Wednesday has brought a "life-threatening, catastrophic," flash flood event to the Lower Ohio Valley and Mid-South. The National Weather Service said more "significant severe weather" was "expected from the Mid-South through the Ozarks and ArkLaTex," with "very large hail and strong tornadoes possible."
Severe storms are sweeping the U.S. South and Midwest, spawning damaging tornadoes and causing flooding in multiple states into Thursday, when at least four people were reported dead.
The big picture: The National Weather Service warned the "powerful Spring storm system will bring a barrage of life-threatening weather hazards" to parts of the Lower Ohio Valley and Mid-South Thursday through at least Saturday.
