Bus Stops for Bees

Phoebe Weston wrote in the Guardian on 24 September 2022 that Utrecht in the Netherlands is planting miniature gardens on top of bus shelters. (LINK) Apparently a number of British cities are planning something similar. Any flat roof should work for a flower garden, which not only helps the insect population, but contributes if only slightly to atmospheric oxygen. There is no reason only to plant roofs. Parking spaces for cars would make good gardens too, and fewer parking spaces is an effective strategy for discouraging automobile use.

Unfortunately the treatment of environmental protesters in the UK is not always friendly. Terry Macalister reported on on 23 September 2022 that some climate protesters in the UK are forced to wait in prison for months before even coming to trial. (LINK) Apparently the problem is a massive backlog of cases, but the effect is likely to discourage more people from protesting.

David Malpass of the World Bank may be forced to issue an apology for this refusal to acknowledge how human actions have contributed:  The World Bank plays an important funding role in helping countries cut greenhouse emissions, and Malpass could lose his position when the Bank holds its annual meeting in three weeks, or even before. (LINK)

Being aware of the climate issues is an important part of trying to preserve God's creation.


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