Q: Are the storms the result of climate change? A: No #Irma #Harvey

Never give up the narrative, guys, even as thousands of Texans are homeless and millions of Floridians are at risk:

President Trump tells reporters on the White House South Lawn that Irma is “some big monster.”

“You don't want to be in that path.”

— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) September 10, 2017

From the White House pool report transcript:

Q: Are the storms the result of climate change?

POTUS: [No answer]

— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) September 10, 2017

Well, since President Trump didn’t answer the question, here’s PhD meteorologist Ryan Maue:

The answer is no. Hurricanes are not a result of climate change. Next question, Sahil. https://t.co/sPXu58LJjC

— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) September 10, 2017

We believe that’s what’s known as settled science.

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