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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBeen there, done that, batten down the hatches!
It has become abundantly clear that Mother Nature is going through menopause. The hot flashes and crying jags are growing in frequency and intensity. We'd best prepare for some epic mood swings. . .
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Been there, done that, batten down the hatches! (Original Post)
madamesilverspurs
Sep 2013
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RC
(25,592 posts)1. Not menopause, frustration and anger at what we are doing to her once beautiful planet.
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)2. Mother Nature is the home team. The home team always bats last.
As soon as she tires of us, the Earth will shake us off, just like a wet dog shakes off the rain.
RC
(25,592 posts)3. That is obvious to some of us.
Just not the right some of us.
Wounded Bear
(58,713 posts)4. I like how Vonnegut put it....
Mankind is a viral infection of Planet Earth. Global warming is just the fever Mother Nature has to burn us out.