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tl;dr my country is literally on fire and the politicians refuse to help
I know there’s a lot going on in the world, but you probably haven’t heard about what’s happening in Australia.
we’re on fire.
approximately ¼ of australia’s population is in catastrophic fire danger. A catastrophic fire level means your only chance of surviving is leaving before it’s too late.
it’s Spring in Australia, and rainforests aren’t meant to be dry enough to burn, yet at the time of writing this (11/11/19) there are 71 active fires in NSW (43 out of control), and 51 active fires in Queensland - not including those that have already burned before now, and there are more in other states. Sydney is already rated “catastrophic”, the first time this rating has ever been used there since its creation in 2009. That’s right, we had to add yet another level of destructiveness, because “high”, “very high”, “severe”, and “extreme” were no longer adequate. To quote the Fire Danger Ratings, “for your survival, leaving early is the only option”. conditions tomorrow will be the worst they have been, and people are evacuating as we speak. the fire fighters are preparing as best they can.
This isn’t just about people losing their homes; people have died and will die, countless animals have already lost their lives and many more will still perish. our land, our lives, and our hope is up in flames and will soon be nothing but ash. the annual fire season has not even begun yet. this is only the beginning. my native land is burning, and there is nothing i can do to stop it.
the government refuses to acknowledge that we are in a climate crisis. the fires have never been this bad. we have been in severe drought for more than a year which has only contributed to the force of these fires. the Prime Minister Scott Morrison has done nothing but send his “thoughts and prayers”. He will not accept aid from other countries because he is too egotistical to admit that we need it. All the while the people of this land are suffering. Climate change needs radical human change to be combated. we are already seeing the results of years of indifference, and this is barely the beginning of something that will only get worse the longer government’s and big companies refuse to act to counteract climate change.
Our government has also cut funding to Fire and Rescue NSW by 35.4%, the Rural Fire Service by 75.2%, and QLD Rural Fire Service by 26.42%, resulting in closures of services; they don’t have the resources to cope. We are fighting a losing battle against the results of climate change. and this is only the beginning.
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Ever wonder how long a Coca-Cola can will take to decompose? Or a foam cup? Or a cigarette butt? Check out this list: single-use items are on the earth for a lot longer than you may think.
post by @trendytraveller
Keep reading
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“i eat meat because the system producing vegetables in our society is corrupt and harms people!!”
sir are you aware of how many more vegetables and crops livestock have to eat to grow to maturity only to end up slaughtered at about year old, before starting the whole feeding/raising/killing process over again with other livestock?
are you aware of the fact living beings consume a shitload of food every single day, which could instead be fed to other people?
are u aware of the basis math that means u are contributing to far more crop usage by eating meat than not?
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I use a menstrual cup and it took me about a single period to get use to it. Now I could never go back!
I recently found this helpful graphic for different brands of menstrual cups. It looks super helpful to determine which kind you might want!
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Look out for these symbols to ensure your products are vegan and cruelty free! Check out my previous post about cruelty free makeup and hygiene products for some examples :)
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https://www.defendanimals.com/vegan-shirts-C295673/
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Tips for plastic-free and zero-waste living by Lindsay Miles (treadingmyownpath.com)
1. Don’t stress about the “Stuff”: buying something just because it is plastic-free is not necessarily a good purchase. Use what you already have instead of spending too much money on a plastic-free “kit”. The things you need to carry with you every day aren’t the same things that other people might need.
2. Be gentle and forgive yourself: It is unreasonable to expect yourself to go plastic-free overnight. Allow yourself extra time at the grocery store to find the plastic-free alternatives that you haven’t noticed before. Take time before leaving home in the morning to check that you have all the reusable materials you need for the day (coffee cup, water bottle, shopping bags, etc). Don’t be too hard on yourself if you make a mistake; you will remember for next time!
3. Set reminders: write yourself notes as a reminder to be conscious and careful of plastic usage.
4. Create a “Dilemma Bag”: when you make a mistake and purchase plastic, place it in the “dilemma bag” after using it. Keep what you accumulate, think about it, and begin to look for alternatives. Again, be gentle and forgive yourself! Just do your best, and use every mistake as an opportunity to learn and grow.
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Today on a vegan diet… Did you eat vegan today?
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Here are 9 ideas for gifts with less plastic: use them! Share this with family and friends during gift-giving seasons :)
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9 ways you can reduce ocean plastic
1. Boycott single-use plastic.
2. Join the reusable revolution.
3. Shop local & request plastic-free packaging.
4. Minimise bathroom & cleaning products.
5. Purchase second hand instead of buying new.
6. Buy fewer, high quality items made to last.
7. Choose products made from recycled materials.
8. Consider sharing or hiring instead of owning.
9. Lead by example to inspire others too.
(This was made my me please just reshare)
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Did you know? 56 billion land animals are killed per year in the U.S. alone. #animaladvocacy #activism #savetheanimals (at Skylands Animal Sanctuary And Rescue) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2KJWwYlbMK/?igshid=id4vlq92s0k8
There’s no right way to do the wrong thing.
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No matter what reason you do it for, know that it’s a good reason and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise
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