Britain Boils.
The British Isles are experiencing an unprecedented heat wave that is upending daily life. (NY Times)
“With trains slowing to a crawl, schools and doctors’ offices closing, and the government urging people to work from home, Britain girded on Monday for what recordkeepers said could be the hottest day in its history, with temperatures forecast to soar near 40 degrees Celsius (about 104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of the country.
For Britain, usually a land of scudding clouds, frequent showers and temperate weather, the scorching heat was enough to hobble much of the country. Some train services were being canceled, while others were running at reduced speeds out of fear that the heat could cause tracks to become unstable.”
Climate change is drastically altering the lives of people in all corners of the plant. Unfortunately, the tools that can be used to fight a changing climate are not being utilized to their fullest extent due to a variety of factors including political trepidation. As more lives become affected and the economic consequences become greater, more people may start paying attention and demand more action. It will take courage that seems to be in very short supply.
