HOMELESSNESS AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS

 

Not only are rising temperatures a danger to individuals already experiencing homelessness, extreme weather events driven by our changing climate are leaving more and more people with nowhere to turn.When the world gets warmer,it impacts real people's lives.People just like you are suffering right now because of the change of climate,and some are unfairly impacted more than others.

Carbon pollution from burning fossil fuels like coal,oil and natural gas is warming our planet and driving climate change.It's throwing natural systems out of balance to often devastating effect. We know that front line communities,particularly those of color and low income families,experience many of the climate crisis impacts first and worst.

     What Can You Do?

For people struggling to make ends meet,the climate crisis is a threat multiplier.Not only do they experience the worsening weather,the rising infectious diseases,but they also must contend with the dread that accompanies one of life's most pressing question,"What If?"

   What if I loose my house to a flood?

  What if a hurricane blows our roof off?

   What if I can't afford to find a new place?

So what can you do?

Sometimes the most important thing you can do is learn more about a problem.Only then you can play part in its solution.