Colombia Mudslides r/t DEFORESTATION. This important fact has been missed.

[Equinox Moon]

It is important to say that (in part) these devastating mudslides in Colombia were because of: Deforestation.

NPR reported on this, this morning. I appreciated hearing the truth. I can well imagine that none of the other cable or M$M news sources have reported this important fact. A fact that helps people understand that when we live out-of-harmony with the earth, disaster strikes.

We have heard (rightly) about the tragedy, the lose of life and property. They talk about the recover effort and how much it will cost. Yet, a key fact as to the cause of this disaster has not even been mentioned. I welcome being corrected on this, but I doubt it has been reported on.

[malaise]

1. Same crisis in Haiti

That said we're approaching 300 dead- very sad.

Rec

[Equinox Moon]

2. Because of deforestation?

[malaise]

3. There is massive deforestation in Haiti - the worst in our hemisphere

Here in Jamaica we have similar problems in some areas - Portland, St Mary and the St Andrew Hills but nothing resembling Haiti.

[Equinox Moon]

4. Anyone working to change that?

[Kittycow]

5. Thanks for the information.

I never would have thought of that on my own. I'm so ignorant about it.

[Equinox Moon]

6. You are welcome.

I was ignorant of this fact as well. I appreciated the reporting about the facts.

It is the same about climate change, it needs regular, accurate reporting. We need hear about the cause, adverse effects and science about climate change. I understand that in Europe, climate change is a regular news topic.

[Wounded Bear]

7. We had a similar situation here in my home state in 2014...

At Oso, in Snohomish County, WA. It's about 50 miles NE of Seattle.



There were some serious questions about clearcut logging done on the hill/plateau above the area where the slide occurred.

Some links to further articles here.

[Equinox Moon]

10. Wow. That is quit the image.

Thanks for posting it.

[Vinca]

8. When you mess with Mother Earth, she gets her revenge.

I'm sure we'll all come to realize that very soon once our air is unbreathable and our water is undrinkable.

[Equinox Moon]

9. Yes, Mother Earth does require balance and being cared for, or there are consequences.