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A preview of our future [1]

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Date: 2024-06-14  

The environmental scientists and those who listen to them have been saying for YEARS that we will soon see the stark effects of global warming, and by they time we see them, it will mostly be too late.

The Miami Herald Editorial Board spoke clearly of this imminent and existential threat to Miami’s existence today:

www.miamiherald.com/…

Shot:

"When we hear about the threat of flooding and sea-level rise caused by climate change, that may appear like a distant future. It's not — and this week's torrential rainfall proves South Florida is not fully ready for increased water levels despite local governments and the state having spent millions of dollars to keep streets dry. Anyone driving in Downtown Miami on a rainy day can see how quickly streets flood."

Chaser:

"Local sea level has risen about a foot in the last 80 years, with 8 inches of that total in the last 30 years, the Herald reported in May. The second foot will take only 30 years; the next foot, 20 years, according to estimates by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The average elevation in Miami is only 3 feet."



Climate Change is real.

Global warming is real.

#StopBurningStuff

We can all do our part:

1. Speak up!

VOTE for climate-friendly candidates!! “Talk to your friends and family, and make sure your representatives are making good decisions.”

2. Power your home with renewable energy

Either from your utility company and/or on your own roof.

3. Weatherize, weatherize, weatherize

Building heating and cooling are among the biggest uses of energy.

4. Invest in energy-efficient appliances

Energy efficiency is the lowest-cost way to reduce emissions.

5. Reduce water waste

Saving water reduces carbon pollution, too.

6. Actually eat the food you buy—and compost what you can’t

If you’re wasting less food, you’re likely cutting down on energy consumption.

7. Use better bulbs

LED light bulbs use one-sixth the amount of energy to deliver the same amount of light as conventional incandescent bulbs and last at least 10 times longer.

8. Pull the plug(s)

Don't leave fully-charged devices plugged into your home's outlets, unplug rarely used devices or plug them into power strips and timers, and adjust your computers and monitors to automatically power down to the lowest power mode when not in use.

9. Drive a fuel-efficient vehicle

Fully electric vehicles save fuel and money. Some hybrids help as well, but not as much as they’re marketed.

10. Maintain your ride

If all Americans kept their tires properly inflated, we could save 1.2 billion gallons of gas each year.

11. Rethink planes, trains, and automobiles

Biking and walking make you and your neighborhood more healthy and happy. Walkable cities and towns with quality public transportation lead to less driving, less money spent on fuel, and less air pollution. Less frequent flying can make a big difference, too.

12. Reduce, reuse, and recycle

The average American generates 4.5 pounds of trash every day. “Reduce” should always be the number-one priority.

Borrowed from the NRDC

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