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How you can help the victims of California’s potent wildfires

sudshr47 November 11, 2018

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The California fire season should be winding down by autumn, but it’s alive and well. The Camp Fire largely turned Paradise — a town of over 26,000 — to ash while burning fleeing victims alive in their cars. On the other side of the state, in palm tree-laden Malibu, the city posted an urgent, ominous message on Nov. 9 as the Woosley Fire approached: 

“Fire is burning out of control, heading into populated areas of Malibu. All residents evacuate now.”

These late-season fall fires — stoked by weather but enhanced by global warming — have taken at least 23 lives. Below are 3 reputable, vetted ways to help those who have fled or are combating the nation’s latest environmental catastrophe.  Read more…

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This deeply terrifying mascot is here for a very good reason

sudshr47 February 16, 2018

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Just because something looks nightmarish, doesn’t mean it lacks good intentions.

Splash, the mascot unveiled recently as part of South Africa’s #savewater campaign, is the perfect example of this.

Springbok captain @EbenEtzebeth, @MPienaar12 and @zintlempupha with mascot Splash at the unveiling of the #SaveWater ambassador programme on Thursday morning in Cape Town@tsogosun #EveryDropCounts pic.twitter.com/6rLSiGLYw3

— South African Rugby (@Springboks) February 15, 2018

#SaveWater aims to combat a serious drought which is currently affecting Cape Town. Guidelines have been issued by the city on how to save water at home, and the mascot pictured above is part of an ambassador programme aiming to raise further awareness. Read more…

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