February 17, 2014
Studied the flood, hurricane, tsunami, extreme heat, and drought disasters of the planet data for my Energy, the Environment and Our Future course. I recall reading an article about war-soldiers being directed to shoot to maim versus kill, and considered that method, while researching the destruction of nature. The attempt to rescue survivors gives the opposing side another opportunity to take out more soldiers. It appears Mother Nature has a similar tactic. Aside from the natural disaster deaths, numbering millions, the true cost of rebuilding entire cities, developing the infrastructures and recreating systems is immense. Delving into the horrific statistics from the 2012 Rio Summit on Disaster Preventions made me realize just how far I have been from an event like Hurricane Katrina. We are studying the economic effects of these catastrophes to take apart the environmental impact on the planet. There is a direct correlation with the heating up of the planet to an increase in catastrophic occurrences. What do we aim to do about it? How can we prevent such destruction from occurring? Who will be without bargaining power next? When will another ruinous bomb take place? Where will I be when it happens? Why do folks still turn away from the implications of global warming?
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