Seasons and Changing Climate
Two weeks ago Spring arrived in an unusual way here in the
northeast - we had four snowstorms. We also had crocuses hiding under the
blanket of white. Last week we had atypical temperatures in the high sixties -
and daffodils. Today it was back in the 40s and the flowering plum tree in our
front yard was, well, flowering.
I have always respected the inner sense of nature with its
seasonal consistency. It has traditionally provided focus in our world. But
lately I am concerned; our weather is changing. The seasons are shifting with
winters becoming shorter and summers becoming longer, in weather terms. We have
been experiencing more floods and extreme storms. Islands are becoming flooded
and unlivable. Forest fires are fiercer and more prolonged. Glaciers are
melting and animals are losing traditional habitats. I wonder how our food
supply will be affected as well as our health.
I hope that we can preserve our beautiful planet for future
generations. It is truly an amazing place. And as Spring moves toward Summer, I
will plant some vegetables as I do each year. They will each take their own
time to grow and hopefully produce their offerings that will be so appreciated
in our family. There is nothing as delicious as a handpicked and immediately
eaten tomato!
How is climate changing?
And more:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-effects/
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Wow, I've missed several blogs and am so glad to receive them, again. So, let's see - broken tree. Yes, we have that. We came home from a trip, to find several huge limbs down, one tree sheared off at the top and one tree split. What a mess. As if to make up for that, however, we too, started to see lovely colors as our spring crocuses bloomed purple and white. Lastly,did someone say,"snow?" All the lovely blooms were soon under snow. Where or where is Spring?
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you're safely home regardless of the tree limbs and the kooky season!
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