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A Dangerous New Reality

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Reading about severe storms that are “somewhere out there” is one thing.  Experiencing storms that destroy entire communities is something else. Somehow, many politicians still choose to see the problem simply as an “uncontrollable natural occurrence.” As our ass is personally on the line, it’s up to each of us to take preventive action to reduce the frequency and destructiveness of these storm events. I’ll add suggestions afterwards, 

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‘New reality’: Hurricane Melissa strength multiplied by climate crisis, study says

Winds of Melissa’s strength are now five times

more frequent due to the climate crisis, research says

Oliver Milman in New York

The Guardian

Thu 6 Nov 2025

Every aspect of Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm ever to hit Jamaica, was worsened by the climate crisis, a team of scientists has found.… Keep reading

A Spanish PM Tackles Climate Crisis

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Here’s a positive report about a nation with climate deniers starting to take corrective action. The Nordic nations – Finland, Norway, Demark – made adjustments early, and have not suffered destructive climate events as much as other nations. Spain is like many other nations, with deniers saying there’s no problem and no need for change. Finally, their political leader admits to reality and is initiating corrective action. Comments afterwards.

 

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Climate change kills, Spanish PM tells

deniers at launch of plan to tackle crisis

 

Pedro Sánchez says country’s deadly August wildfires show

society needs to mobilise and take immediate action

 

Sam Jones in Madrid

The Guardian

1 Sep 2025

 

Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced a 10-point plan to prepare the country for the climate emergency, warning:

 

“If we don’t want to bequeath our children

a Spain that’s grey from fire and flames, or

a Spain that’s brown from floods, then

we need a Spain that’s greener.”… Keep reading

Reforestation Can Help

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As governments have been unable to meet the pledges they made in the Paris accord – with some even taking actions to increase fossil fuel use – our future on Earth may be up to us, individually, taking corrective action. One of the easiest and most affordable things we can each do is plant trees.

They add beauty that increases the land value far more than their cost. They also improve air quality and reduce air conditioning demand. And maintenance is far less than for cut grass lawns.… Keep reading

Helene devastates south-eastern US

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My focus for these blogs is helping as many people as possible transition to what I see as “Sustainable Living” – which I define as net zero utility usage and a better quality-of-life experience. I’ve learned that we all have habits – activities and products that we like best. But … the world is changing constantly, and change often challenges us to change from our favorite habits.

Early research said climate change is caused by our fossil fuel use and that we’ll be seeing more severe and more frequent storms.… Keep reading

Home Energy Tax Credits

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I’ve generally been pessimistic about the government’s ability to address the climate change dilemma. However, the Inflation Reduction Act – the result of a bi-partisan effort in Congress – now seems to be achieving a measure of success. If three million households can do it and can benefit from the change, you can probably do so, as well. Comments afterwards.

 

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Americans tapped $8 billion in

tax credits on home energy upgrades

 

Far more taxpayers than projected claimed the

Inflation Reduction Act incentives on solar panels,

heat pumps and other climate-friendly projects, data shows.… Keep reading