Today is Earth Day, a recognition of this beautiful planet we live on, and which unfortunately we are in the process of destroying unless quick and direct action is taken. There is a slow awakening that the problem of climate change is indeed happening and our world leaders are slowly moving forward. The virus in a weird way has helped, questioning why the virus would move from animals into our human system has shown that the cutting down of wild places forcing animals into our zones of living and also eating these unfortunate creatures has helped play a role. Science fights back, but occasionally we are on the back foot, as now in India where the Covid virus has mushroomed and 200,000 deaths a day are happening and there just is not enough medical care and oxygen to help those suffering.
It may be happening in a distant country far away, but our lax strictures over travel could easily bring it to our country, somehow keeping the economy running is seen as more important than the death of citizens. Brazil under its leader Bolsonaro has committed this policy, as has the present leader of India.
But enough, I am waiting for the cartoon of Boris Johnson having his phone confiscated! Listening to an interesting programme on 'slow food' this morning and the presenter mentioned the fact that the 10 richest people own half of the world's wealth. Is Dyson fast tracking to Johnson by phone the way we are going to be run in this country? The sight of Starmer spitting out 'sleaze, sleaze, sleaze' yesterday in the house was not as funny as expected and Johnson's furious face seemed to hold the same message.
A picture emerged in my mind, of some of these badass politicians sitting on a heap of money doling it out to friends and family happily, but luckily those sitting on the side lines are beginning to call them out.
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I really look forward to your posts. The voice of sanity and reason. Thank you, Jan Bx.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about that Jan, just like to put my thoughts into words.
DeleteThe roses strike just the right note today I think - optimistic hopefully.
ReplyDeletePessimism and optimism are two sides of our nature Pat, the roses are indeed beautiful and cheered me up.
DeleteLook at the mess the last administration left over here in the USA. Pandering to the big bucks happens too much over here. I hope the young people can do a better job of finding solutions than we have done. How sweet to get roses! and such a lovely color! Thanks for sharing them with me, Thelma!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed them Ellen, the colour yellow is fading from the palette of spring, daffodils dying and soon the cowslips and primroses - fleeting visitors.
DeleteThe pandemic has made it clearer than ever that we live in an inter-connected and inter-dependent world. There is no such thing as self isolation in the true sense. In my small rural community there were those who were very unwelcoming to outsiders (particularly last year) and wanted to 'keep us safe' in sort of cocoon - but that is only because others bring us food and medicine and services and infrastructure... our ability to keep relatively safe was entirely dependent on the risks and courage of others. It is much the same with environmental and economic issues - we cannot ignore others or pretend that what we do alone is enough. A good post for World Earth Day.
ReplyDeleteI have thanked everyone profusely for the stuff that has been brought to my front door, marvelling at the generosity and kindness of people. I definitely have more faith in the human race than before. Those crabby small minded people who only think of themselves should be given lessons in humility.
DeleteThose are lovely roses to brighten your day. May there be other bright moments in your Earth Day 2021. That young girl's smile speaks of hope.
ReplyDeleteI have faith in the young to change the world, for too long we have been run by older people only wanting to protect themselves and with little care for others. The girl was so sweet and chattered away it made my day, though hopefully she won't do it when there is a long queue. ;)
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