What's
Up With Chain Of Unnatural Disasters
Rain. Floods. Earthquakes. We have recently
seen a barrage of suffering at the hands of
natural disasters. A recent New York Times
article explored the relationships between
these extreme weather patterns and climate
change. A changing global climate is having
more immediate detrimental consequences for
both human communities and the countless
animals upon which humans depend for
sustenance, economic growth and stability, and
social and quality of life development.
Whether we rely on them for companionship,
food, revenue, or to help balance our
ecosystems, or whether we appreciate them for
their inherent value to our planet, animals
play an important role in our lives.
Unfortunately, in the aftermath of floods,
earthquakes, weather-related oil spills and
other catastrophes, animals are often left to
fend for themselves, resulting in extreme
suffering or death.