Climate change’s role in fiercer storms clear Keep pets healthy after returning home

As I complete my preparations for the dreaded arrival of Hurricane Irma on the heels of the devastation and loss of life caused by Harvey, I find it incomprehensible that there are still people who do not attribute at least a portion of this to climate change.

Yes, there have been hurricanes for a long time. However, the increased strength and frequency of these storms can be directly attributed to higher water temperatures.

We have an obligation to do what we can to reverse this trend by encouraging our legislators to limit dependence on fossil fuels, a major contributor to global warming. The Citizens’ Climate Lobby supports a “Carbon Fee and Dividend” program, which combines a fee on the emissions of fossil fuels

Millions of people in Florida were forced to evacuate their homes before Hurricane Irma made landfall last weekend, and many brought their pets with them.

As people prepare to return to their homes, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is encouraging pet owners to take steps to ensure the health and wellbeing of their pets, in what could be potentially dangerous or stressful environments.

When returning home with pets following a disaster, the AVMA recommends the following:

Survey the area inside and outside your home to identify sharp