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Boosted by kornel ("Kornel"):
kathhayhoe@fediscience.org ("Dr. Katharine Hayhoe") wrote:

Most people assume caring about climate change makes them the odd one out. But that isn't true! And by keeping silent, we perpetuate that myth.

☀️ Good news: Inspired by the 89 Percent Project, 136 Japanese news outlets are teaming up to show people that the vast majority of the country wants stronger climate action.

🌡️ Not-so-good news: Recent heatwaves have buckled US highways, burst the concrete on part of Germany's Autobahn, and melted the asphalt around Leipzig's tram tracks - real life examples of how our infrastructure was built for yesterday's climate, not today's.

🏠 What you can do: As temperatures soar and wildfire smoke chokes the air, consider climate-proofing your home for a warming world.

Read more below - and share what you learn with someone else this week! https://www.talkingclimate.ca/p/we-arent-built-for-this-heat?r=2eiy9u

Image of a road. Text that reads, “Japan’s media speaks up on climate, failing infrastructure, and heat-proofing your home”