CONNECTING THE DOTS – CLIMATE CHANGE AROUND THE WORLD
Connect the dots between climate change and extreme weather.
May 5, 2012 (350.org)
“…Record-breaking heat waves in Russia, wildfires in Australia, floods in Thailand. Every time we pick up the newspaper and read about another record-breaking natural disaster, it becomes increasingly clear that climate change is not a future problem — it’s happening right now. Connect the Dots is a project of 350.org and our partner organizations, to shine a spotlight on the connections between extreme weather and climate change.”
“A group of gathered on the North side of Tehran near the mountains to connect the dots between reduced snow-fall, increased heat, and abnormal flooding in the city. This is just the start for taking action together. ” #flood
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“Our friends in Russia traveled to Yakutsk in the heart of Siberia, an area that was thickly wooded until a few years ago, when it was destroyed by forest fires and subsequent insect outbreaks. Forest fires have been increasing in Yakutia for several years.” #fire
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Tando Allah Yar, Sindh, Pakistan
“In Tando Allah Yar in southern Pakistan, a family's house was badly damaged and the roof collapsed in the devastating floods of 2011.” #flood Credit: International Organization for Migration (IOM) Pakistan
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“Highschool students hold dots in Lancaster, Texas where tornadoes wrecked the town. Preliminary research suggests that climate change may increase conditions that lead to tornadoes. ” #storm
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“1,000 students in Bekaa, Lebanon make their dots into the wheels of a giant bicycle to raise awareness about the threat of air pollution and advocate for more bike lanes.” #solution
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“Queen Green and Fossil Fool help us Connect the Dots at Churchill Downs for the Derby goers in Louisville, where weird weather has struck throughout 2012.” #storm
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“An activist in Australia draws attention to the tragic bush fires that claimed 173 lives in 2009.” #fire
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“Young people in Haiti demonstrate how we're all connected in a changing climate. Haiti was bombarded by four tropical cyclones in a row in 2008, devastating the country and killing 800. ” #flood
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“On the beach in Orissa, India, famous artist Sundersan Pattanaik creates a sand sculpture that depicts the extreme heat facing India and connects the dots to climate disruption.” #drought
click to enlargeActivists from 15 to 50-something gathered to remind the Arizona Corporation Commission the energy choices they make for their state are global as well as local decisions. https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150882355621093
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posted by Herman K. Trabish @ 7:41 AM
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great photos Doc
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