Caring for Our Climate and Our Earth
This is strange autumn. Mother Nature seems confused. The
temperature is bouncing up and down, sometimes zooming into the 90s. Our tulip
tree, which usually loses all of its leaves by the end of August, still is
partially green. The backyard normally is awash in leaves by now but the maple
trees are only reluctantly shedding their foliage. It is October, right?
We do have acorns, though. Lots of them. We can hear them crunch
underneath the cars that pass by and under our feet as we take our usual
after-dinner walk. There seems to be more than ever dropping from the oak tree
in front. At least the squirrels will have some good meals this winter.
If Mother Nature is confused, how are we to understand what
is happening around us? We were up in the Alps not long ago and the temperature
plus humidity soared to over 105 degrees! It’s hard not to take the concept of
climate change seriously when the climate is changing all around us.
Other than observing our own tiny part of the world, how do
we know this is happening? NASA helps inform us.
Our kids need to know what’s happening, too.
Earth is an incredible place. I hope that we can preserve
its beauty and function and remember that we are visitors here. Let’s be good
guests and care for our climate and ultimately our planet.
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