| At the time of this writing, there are catastrophic storms and flooding raging across the Northeastern United States, causing evacuations, massive destruction, and even death. Not for the first time this year, such storms. Over July 3rd, 4th and 5th, and 6th, recorded temps and scientific data revealed that the planet experienced the hottest days on Earth in over 122,000 years. In Chicago alone, unusual weather bolstered by the Canadian wildfires (3,400 of which still burn uncontrolled, another roughly 3,000 being held), caused large and small event cancellations and residents were warned to stay indoors. The health, safety, and sometimes income of thousands were endangered. ALL of these events are caused by local weather variations combined with ONGOING conditions caused by a heating climate. Oceans are hotter, influencing those floods and storms in the east. Major influence by an El Nino event in the South Pacific Ocean will likely continue to create an extremely hot 2023. Many of us care! Others have some concerns. Still, others are oblivious to unbelieving. But wherever we are on that spectrum, on a daily basis we still march on as if it's business as usual. Democrats, let us ask ourselves: HOW DO WE ALL BREAK OUT OF THIS COLLECTIVE HELPLESSNESS AND/OR OUTRIGHT COMPLACENCY? What would you be willing to do, What would you like to learn, what support do you need to act, in your own life in order to make a difference. Please know, amazing people and organizations are doing wonderful, impactful work worldwide. And honestly, you can at home too! We will be asking for your input in the coming weeks We can, we must, address this imminent crisis. Your personal actions matter enormously. As Democrats, the only party that now believes in environmental concerns, it's on us to vote. Nonetheless, what you eat, what you wear, what you drive, what you purchase, and more all matter more than you may know. And every single issue you care about... gun violence prevention, women's reproductive rights, protections from racism and homophobia... all depend upon a healthy planet. The simple truth is: we vote with our actions and our dollars, every single day. Together, we can build momentum even as the temperature builds. Here is a small yet profound example... to continue our series on pollinators, do you grow any native plants in your yard? Do you know what species are native and their advantages? For example, do you grow milkweed (the endangered monarchs lay eggs on milkweed and eat the plant when they hatch)? Actions such as growing these species to support pollinators are how each of us has a powerful impact. Watch this space! More to come as we ask for your much-needed input and involvement as we offer our own.
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