The pain and terror of these bushfires cannot be held in a single human heart
-- First Dog on the Moon (illustration, the guardian)
Smoke from the Gippsland mega fire, over 3 hours drive away from my home, blows over us daily. The firestorm is apocalyptic.
We will burn for many months more, and we will burn this way again next year too.
If you're interested in putting a little bit of money toward helping Australian Climate Refugees, I can recommend the following!
Safe Donation LinksNSW Rural Fire Service
The Red Cross
CFA Victoria
Australian Lions Foundation
If you're non-australian seeking reliable coverage of the crisis, I can reco