Extreme Weather Survivors is a new nonprofit building and activating a national network of people harmed by extreme weather events. Our team is organizing, mobilizing, and placing extreme weather survivors on air, in town halls, on social media, with policymakers and as leading voices in accountability efforts.

During this panel we’ll first hear the harrowing, emotional, and – yes – persuasive stories of those who have been personally harmed, who they blame [fossil fuel polluters], and finally how they can change narratives and offer an olive branch to others not yet in this fight. Dr. Delta Merner from the Union of Concerned Scientists will provide insight into the connection between extreme weather and climate change and Richard Wiles of Center for Climate Integrity will discuss ways that harmed individuals and the officials who represent them can demand justice and pursue accountability.