Witness to the Climate Crisis: It is Time to ‘Draw the Line’
By Rosalyn LaPier | Red Road to DC
Those of us who traveled thousands of miles across numerous states and Indigenous territories, experienced an unprecedented summer of climate events.
Endless Summer - of Fire
We used to love summer and its deep, clear blue skies, long, luxurious days and lingering dusks at our northern latitude, and the freedom and ability to explore Montana’s natural heritage -- the small creeks and big rivers, nearby mountainsides, and the coulees and ravines that divide the rolling plains of the eastern part of our state like a math problem.
But let’s face it -- summer’s over.
Why Does Environmental Change Feel So Difficult?
The sacrifices we chose to make for the betterment of our planet can offer us more reward than we ever imagined losing in the process, but it can take time to identify where your values and actions best align.
Heat, Drought, Fire, Smoke
Almost anywhere in the state this summer, Montanans can look out their windows to see where things are going if we fail to take effective action to address this crisis: more heat, more drought, more fire, more smoke.
Changes for the Worst
Our region of Montana has warmed from zone “3”in 1988 to zone “4” in just that short time. While a longer and milder growing season is good for the garden, it is not for my soul.
Earthvoice
The Earth is all I know
My house is burning alive
I have nowhere to go
I only hold faith that we will survive
UM Climate Response Club
We look forward to the radical rest at the end of the day when we know that we have done our job well, progress has been made, and the future looks brighter.
Pesticides and Climate Change
“We believe outdoor spaces should be cared for in a way that does no harm to human, animal, or environmental health and are advocating for a reduction of toxic pesticide use through community partnerships, policy, and education.”