Climate change will shrink US economy and kill thousands, government report warns

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6. Personal note

I already have to be careful about going outside-it can't be too hot, or I get overheated. Can't go out if it's too cold, or I get sinus infections or pneumonia. I'm using protective lothing in the winter, but I was never affected less than 5 years ago.

Another personal note: I am not seeing insects. It used to be if I left a porch light on, my screen would be covered with moths, gnats, beetles. Now, if I see 2 or 3 small bugs, it is a busy night. If I did leave the light on, sometimes I'd see a toad catching bugs. I haven't seen a toad in my yard for about 2 years. I feed birds, squirrels, rabbits and maybe some shy nocturnal critters. I'm in the Ohio River Valley. My daughter lives in the hills above the river and she still has a good mix of bugs and toads. And animals such as squirrels, possums, foxes, deer, and coyotes.

I have been worried for years about the health of the planet. I think things are grim and it isn't going to get better.