I came across this little gem earlier today, in the context of 'climate change'.
It seemed to me as appropriate in regard to the other sort of 'climate change' that I was on about in yesterday's blog.
It's a quote from George Monbiot, who's a long-time environmentalist: and it came in the course of a live debate on the back of the Indie screenings launch of 'The Age of Stupid' (which we're hoping to screen ourselves in a couple of weeks).
"Let's stop calling it climate change, it's far too mild. It's like calling a foreign invasion 'unwanted visitors'".
In other words, let's waken up to just how serious this whole situation actually is.
In both arenas of so-called 'climate change'.
We're facing a foreign invasion.
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Yes. It's important that news which can endanger a community is urgently communicated. Here in Victoria, Australia we had terrible fires. Some blamed climate change. Others said the government ought to have looked after the forest areas better; not allowed all so much risky overgrowth at ground level.
There was tragic loss of life and grief in families. You in Scotland saw it on TV. "Bad news travels fast",it's said. Not always fast enough. A public Commission is now investigating the matter. Today on the radio I heard that if only the news of the danger had been passed on faster many lives could have been saved. The alarm was not sounded in time. Some tried to get the news out but came up against obstruction due to technicalities and procedures. (If you don't believe me, check this on our ABC News or The Age newspaper). The radio journalist was frustrated with a caller who rang to explain this. He felt that surely such obstacles should have been overcome in such a dire situation. Maybe if there had just been an old trumpet blown the people could have fled to safety?
Hi Jane, thanks for your thoughts. Yes, we saw those fires on the TV. Terrible. And some of the damage can never now be repaired.
Your final question is really very telling - and I've found it a helpful reminder and affirmation of what I'm called to do.
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