Australia Burning

[Murray Foote]

The Carillon last Sunday morning:



For another 15 images, starting with local wildlife and then Canberra in smoke, together with an explanation of the context, see: https://murrayfoote.com/2020/01/05/australia-burning/

[TonyT]

Hi Murray
Good image really shows how bad it was.

[zafra52]

Great shots, Murray. They are a sad reminder of how fragile is the environment; it will take years and lots of water to recover.

[Murray Foote]

Hi Murray
Good image really shows how bad it was.

Thanks very much Tony. Did you have a look at the others through the link and the accompanying story?

[Murray Foote]

Great shots, Murray. They are a sad reminder of how fragile is the environment; it will take years and lots of water to recover.

Thanks very much Zafra. The usual fire season is another six weeks so we're not out of it yet. The worrying thought is that may be the new normal if we continue to do nothing about Climate Change and the average temperature continues to rise.

[zafra52]

I am not trying to be political, but I feel it is essential to let our political leaders (federal, state and council) know that we expect better coordination, a national plan that incorporate all levels of government and the proper and necessary equipment and resources available in times of need. Fires, floods, cyclones and similar catastrophes don't understand geographic boundaries or levels of government.

[Murray Foote]

That's certainly true though that's dealing with the problem. We also need to try to avoid it in future. The Government needs to address Climate Change, which is the fundamental cause of this unprecedented situation. Otherwise, this will become the new normal and then deteriorate from there.

[TonyT]

Hi Murray
Good image really shows how bad it was.

Thanks very much Tony. Did you have a look at the others through the link and the accompanying story?

Yes I seen the others on your site, before you posted here. Good work.

[TonyT]

I am not trying to be political, but I feel it is essential to let our political leaders (federal, state and council) know that we expect better coordination, a national plan that incorporate all levels of government and the proper and necessary equipment and resources available in times of need. Fires, floods, cyclones and similar catastrophes don't understand geographic boundaries or levels of government.

Well said