At
this moment in time, the temperature in Melbourne hovers around 32
degrees C, (90 F) while from my place, the Melbourne sky line is
shrouded in smoke, nearly invisible. An hour ago, took my afternoon
walk to the shops, 2k journey each way, to return with burning,
bloodshot eyes, sporadically coughing and spitting. My friend
overseas suggested a proper mask to wear, considering my journeys are
all on public transport. After today, I'll take the trek to the
hardware store, and buy the mask. Really, it couldn't hurt.
Although the bulk of the
Australian fire are to our east and west, the winds carry the smoke,
a constant reminder of the death and utter devastation, not to
mention, the fires could well spread to us soon.
Back
in 2014, while living in the hills, the fires from the north was
travelling at an alarming to the south, and our house was directly in
its path. Listening to the radio, we finally received the order to
evacuate. Grabbing my papers, spare cloths, my guitar and the two
cats, we headed to the Safeway parking lot, to await further
instructions. My cats were very well behaved, because I knew they
knew the danger we were facing. Huge “Elvis's”, (fire-fighting
helicopters) flew only a hundred meters overhead, booming across the
sky, to put out the flames. After only an hour, we heard that the
crises had passed, because of a drastic wind change, averting certain
disaster. This time, 2020, the country is not that lucky, for the
fires are everywhere, and out of control across the entire nation.
Despite
the utter devastation, the conservative MSM, continues to either deny
the crises or lay blame on ridiculous sources. The New York Times,
usually the voice for perpetual war, has called out our government
for their climate denials, and refusal to take responsibility. In
this case, these writer's are right on the mark. For more detailed
explanation of Australian government denial, see my BLOG:
https://sychronicity1.blogspot.com/2020/01/comment-australias-bush-fires-and-coal_2.html
What continues to disturb
me, is the neoliberal MSM, and our right wing government
“explanations” for the crises, no matter how absurd, is accepted
by many people. Most of our daily newspaper are owned by Rupert
Murdoch, the same guy who owns America's FOX News. This little known
fact should at least ignite a few alarm bells, throw up a few red
flags, but the vast population, will believe any news source that
presents itself as “real” journalism. These MSM organisations,
absolutely, weld way too much power, and are propagandising the
masses with lies. And these people believe the lies, voting in more
car salesman to lead our country.
The Climate Crises is real.
The affects of the devastation is upon us. If you still believe the
conspiracy, that climate change is a lie, read the 1980's reports
from Exon Mobil. They predicted that the use of fossil fuels, at the
continuing rate, will eventually destroy our climate, leading to
water shortages, etc. The oil execs, at first, kept their own
scientists findings secret. After a few years, began
anti-environmental messages, claiming concerns for the air and
environment to be a hoax. Many people are still amidst that
propaganda fog, including President Trump, and Australia's PM, Scott
Morrison. Interestingly, both “leaders” are funded by fossil fuel
corporations, so go figure?
I'm currently living the
beginning of the climate crises first hand. It's only a matter of
time for the world to follow.
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