More good news from Rosaliene Bacchus’ Climate Crisis Update giving us reason to hope. We’re starting to move in the right direction. Let’s keep it going! Our lives depend on it.
It is hot here in California. On August 16th, a heat wave sent temperatures soaring in Death Valley to 130℉ (54.4℃), believed to be the highest temperature recorded on Earth in over a century. With a historic wildfire season threatening life and property, Governor Gavin Newson has declared a state of emergency. On August 24th, as reported by Cal Fire, the state has had 7,002 fires this year, burning over 1.4 million acres…and growing. At the same time last year, 4,292 fires had burned 56,000 acres.
Depending upon where you live, you are probably facing your own extreme weather-related danger. Given our climate crisis, this is our new reality as inhabitants on Earth. Though the COVID-19 global pandemic may have forced our climate activists off the streets worldwide, they continue to press for urgent action.
On July…
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September 2, 2020 at 5:35 am
This was most encouraging
September 2, 2020 at 8:48 pm
Yes! At least we’re making some progress!
September 2, 2020 at 11:54 am
JoAnna, thanks for sharing my post with your readers. Much appreciated 🙂
September 2, 2020 at 8:53 pm
Your are very welcome! Thank you for this good news! I know we still have a long way to go, but it’s encouraging to know we’re making progress.