"We are messing with the trigger that causes climate change....the outcome is likely to be ferocious."
- Prof Russell Coope (1930-2011) - who accidentally discovered abrupt climate change events, while researching the geology of the Ice Age in the English Midlands, back in the 1950s.
A particularly insightful meta-analysis published in Science Advances in 2019 by Matthew Jones and colleagues examined global fire patterns. Their research revealed a significant increase in extreme fire events across various regions of the world, correlating with rising temperatures and altered
precipitation patterns. Additionally, a crucial study published in Nature Communications in 2022 by Marco Turco's research team demonstrated that climate change has already increased fire risk in Southern Europe by 30%. Their projections indicate this risk will continue to rise significantly
Yes, there have always been fires, hurricanes, floods, droughts, heatwaves. Climate change doesn't cause them, it exacerbates them. Area burned in Canada last year was 17.3 million hectares - largest ever since record keeping began.
We’re so sorry for your loss. Climate change is devastating, and it’s impacting lives everywhere. Your story is a reminder that we must act urgently to protect people and communities. Together, we can fight for a safer, sustainable future. 💪🌍 #ClimateAction #YouthForClimate #ActNow
we have to come to terms with the tragic reality that this is the new normal. compensate for losses but we have to decide what and where is tenable for rebuilding and new building standards for rebuilding.
it is only going to get worse and we have a shitgibbon as Pres who will only accelerate this
it is bad enough you have to go through this once in your life but will it now be every few years if not more? we just have to make sure people like you are made whole and are able to live in an area where long term you will be safe statistically speaking.
Do you have a safe place to stay? Do you have the immediate essentials? Just making sure. If not let us know. I know it is hectic but as another user emphasized, locate any important documentation you can, fill out forms for compensation/reimbursement asap.
So sorry. I have fond memories of time spent in Alta Dena. I wish you and your neighbors strength in your efforts to recover from the loss of your homes
Oh, how devastating 💔, I’m so sorry for your loss. Hope you and yours are somewhere safe and that they’re able to get these fires under control soon before more homes are lost.
Thank you so much! This post is worth its weight in wind turbines. People hit by #ClimateCrisis disasters almost always avoid talking about Climate Change (at the time it's most important), and shut-down anyone trying to. Share, Share, Share.
And still, the people in major red states will say that climate change is a hoax. When tornados, hurricanes, and winter storms hit them they better hope that blue states will send all the help they need because the new administration sure as hell isn’t gonna do a damn thing!
So very sorry, Gale. I can only try and imagine the shock and sense of loss you and your loved ones are experiencing right now. Wishing you all the best for a speedy and resilient recovery.
i’m sorry science is so scary that your brain rejects it.
all the money on earth can’t magically make firefighting planes be able to fly through hurricane force winds. that bullshit narrative is just the “FEMA ABANDONED WESTERN NC” myth all over again, and suckers like you fall for it over and over
Very clearly not at all true. Jesus Christ himself would be ashamed of you. Instead of having compassion for someone who’s lost literally everything he has, you decide to pass the blame onto something else and be hateful forwards. Do not dare to claim to be a Christian when you act like this.
So sorry to see this Gale. I can hardly fathom the loss you must feel, and so many others as well. Be safe and know that you have a lot of people thinking of you and ready to help.
Since you're unlikely to be made whole by insurance, what do you think about allowing ppl whose homes have been destroyed to rebuild like Paris or Berlin, instead of single family? Obviously higher value, makes up some of their losses.
Glad you're here on bsky and not still on the bad place!
As one who lost our home and everything in the 2018 Camp Fire, I am truly sorry for what happened to you and your community. But I will say, there is life after fire. You will rebound!
Oh Gale, I'm so sorry. Glad you, and I hope all your loved ones too are physically intact and unharmed. It's gonna be a long row to hoe, but you're not alone. We're So Cal strong, and help is pouring in from everywhere. I pray you find a new house to fill with love and make a home very soon. 💔
I'm in Australia and falsely imagined that living in the suburbs would protect me from such devastation. I also thought summer was the high risk time. I was so wrong. I'm so sorry that you have lost so much. Yes, climate change is a bitch.
I have one thing to add. I do not hope those who denied and especially those who continue to deny are "happy". I wish only they were having to live with the consequences.
Am so very sorry for the tragic loss of your home/precious belongings.
Sending love/strength, knowing that the World MUST continue to respond to the real threat of climate change. Kia kaha.. 🇳🇿🌏🇺🇸
So sorry. We were in exactly the same situation in 1994. Absolutely nothing survived the inferno. However we rebuilt. Although even now when I go looking for something it’s a case of did I have it pre fire or has dementia finally kicked in?
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Mother Nature is pissed off and sadly this is just the beginning of what is to come
- Prof Russell Coope (1930-2011) - who accidentally discovered abrupt climate change events, while researching the geology of the Ice Age in the English Midlands, back in the 1950s.
But I think it was due to fire and not climate change.
Really?
Next time you try to discuss things, maybe look for sources first instead of playing a dumb under skeets like this?
it is only going to get worse and we have a shitgibbon as Pres who will only accelerate this
I am so sorry 😔
May you find a new & safe place to live.
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all the money on earth can’t magically make firefighting planes be able to fly through hurricane force winds. that bullshit narrative is just the “FEMA ABANDONED WESTERN NC” myth all over again, and suckers like you fall for it over and over
Glad you're here on bsky and not still on the bad place!
I hope you are able to recovery. So sorry.
Will we – EVER – treat climate change as the imminent threat that it demonstrably is?
A quote from @andrewdessler.com nothing to add...
The consequences are more expensive than acting now.
Sending love/strength, knowing that the World MUST continue to respond to the real threat of climate change. Kia kaha.. 🇳🇿🌏🇺🇸
So many prayers to get you thru this
Thank you for using this difficult moment to help educate others 🙏
Stay strong 🙏