Frazz by Jef Mallett for September 18, 2022

I hope he becomes a great leader SOME way or other… though it seems pretty unlikely for a cartoon character.

It seems like there’s always something else.

The place I grew up had the most amazing sunsets in summer.

It was only later I learned that the frequent dust storms were not a coincidence.

I’m sure the military messed something up before they gave this thing to the university of Alaska:

HAARP is the world’s most capable high-power, high-frequency transmitter for study of the ionosphere. The HAARP program is committed to developing a world-class ionospheric research facility consisting of:

Caulfield nailed it. A person who has decided he/she has learned all there is to know has a very limited outlook.

The summer Mt. St. Helens erupted had the most beautiful sunsets I’ve seen my whole life.

Appreciating the sunset is important for science and our soul. Indeed, “Then there’s hope.”

The climate changes where I live four times a year.

If I could only remember what I’ve learned…

You’d think the progress of humanity would be cause for hope, then people willingly discard progress to bury their head in the sand.

Jef should get his facts straight. Only a fraction as many acres burn annually as did in the first half of the 20th century. Here’s the official record:. https://climateataglance.com/climate-at-a-glance-u-s-wildfires/

Let me introduce you to Fla gov Ron DiStupid; yes, he’s the one who spent $665.000 on an immigrant Martha’s Vineyard vacation.

The price of learning is being miserable. The price of ignorance is making everyone else miserable.

Enlightenment?

I’m reminded of the fact that, once upon a time, European colonists out in fairly pristine parts of the world, like islands in the Pacific, were perplexed that the copper roofing on churches and government buildings didn’t turn green, like in the Old Country. They probably do, now, since atmospheric pollution is well-nigh universal.

This attitude could lead to a scenario such as that in “The Last Flight of Doctor Ain”, by James Tiptree Jr., in which the protagonist concludes that the only thing that’ll save the Earth from total meltdown is the elimination of its biggest threat: human beings.

Imagine what he would have thought of London fog once upon a time.

I’m 72 and I’m still learning something new every day!!!

Then you win!!!

The most gorgeous, colorful sunset I ever saw was happening when my flight was landing in Pittsburgh quite a few years ago. At first I was entranced by the beauty. Then I realized it was caused by some strong atmospheric pollution, and in a few minutes I’d be outside BREATHING that stuff! Rather a downer.