A third of my country is under water right now – bridges, roads, schools, and other critical infrastructure sinks, and people run to evacuate their homes.
Anam Rathor, writing about Pakistan in this important post
Note: In the comments, there is a link to a post from Sadje with information on organizations that are helping Pakistan. Check it out here: http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/09/07/my-country-needs-your-help/ and help if you are able.
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It’s very tragic and though the people are doing what they can, the disaster is of a gigantic proportions
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The scope of the devastation and suffering is mind-boggling. It’s also a stark reminder of how badly the carbon pollution of the US and other high-emitting nations has turbo-charged the climate to power terrible storms that inflict destruction on those who are least responsible in causing climate change and who cannot afford to protect themselves or escape the impacts.
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Very true. A lot of international aid is coming in as well as donations from our own people.
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Oh, dear, Sadje! I hadn’t realized you are Pakistani. Are you okay? Are you in a safe place?
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Thanks Joanne. We are safe as our city is away from the flooded areas. But we are so sad at this calamity.
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Sadje, do you have a recommendation for international relief organizations that are working effectively there? If you do, could you post links here for people who are able to help?
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I will check it up and let you know. Thanks
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Hi Joanne, I’ve published a post with links.
http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/09/07/my-country-needs-your-help/
Thanks for caring.
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Thanks so much, Sadje. I hope everyone will check it out and help if they are able.
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Many thanks Joanne. I hope so too. The fact is that many countries have set up relief funds, including US government, Canadian government and Uk government. EU is also donating. The disaster is of such a proportion that it’ll take a collective effort from us all to put some normalcy in the lives of these people.
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It’s also sobering to realize that, with climate change, some places may become permanently uninhabitable. It’s complicated to even figure out how to rebuild.
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Absolutely right! I hope we and our economy recovers from this huge setback soon.
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🙏🏼🙏🏼
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😦 😦
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Thank you for this reality check and reminder of the cause and cost.
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I’m afraid that these horrors will become more and more common. The amount of mitigation and migration from climate change is as challenging as combating its causes.
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