Tim Id sat shyly waiting his turn for a trim. Soon, Madge waved him over. Like all good hairdressers, Madge is a good listener. And even though Tim’s a quiet guy, Madge is usually able to coax a conversation out of him. Such was the case this time. “Nobody seems to be paying attention or doing much about the climate emergency we’re in,” Tim began. “New high temperature records continue to be broken and devastating severe weather events keep multiplying. It’s costing…”
The door swung open. A burly, rough-looking fellow stepped in and surveyed the layout. “The name’s Don. Can a guy get a hair cut here?” he asked curtly. “Sure, have a seat; you’re next,” Madge smiled back. “Now Tim, what were you saying?”
Tim glanced nervously at Don and lowered his voice to almost a whisper. “It’s just that I think we need the government and businesses to step up in addressing this problem.” Tim glanced cautiously at Don, pretty sure he was eavesdropping. Then partially covering his mouth, Tim continued, “But everything’s so political these days, it’s kinda scary to say anything,”
Madge stopped abruptly and stepped over to the magazine rack. Finding the paper she was looking for, she dropped a copy of The Guardian in Tim’s lap. Tim read snippets aloud. “A global survey of 125 countries found that 89% of folks think their governments should do more to fight the climate crisis. A majority would chip in 1% of their monthly income to support that cause. Nevertheless, in the U.S. almost 80% of congressional staffers underestimate people’s support for limits on carbon emissions. There’s a huge disconnect in what people want and what congress members are hearing!
“In a corroborating study the Yale Climate Poll finds that 75% or more of Americans support: 1. More renewable energy research 2. Generating renewable energy on public lands, and 3. Tax rebates for clean energy vehicles and solar panels,” Tim concluded.
Suddenly, Don marched over, eyeing Tim critically. “I couldn’t help overhearing… I’m with you Bro!” he roared pumping Tim’s hand. “It’s time we all spoke up,” Don Beesheye announced. Ima Withhew poked her head from under the hair dryer. “Go get ‘em young man!” she cheered. Madge Oritty nodded in agreement. “Because guys, remember; this is our only home. It’s where we’re all forever… Earthbound.”
The door swung open. A burly, rough-looking fellow stepped in and surveyed the layout. “The name’s Don. Can a guy get a hair cut here?” he asked curtly. “Sure, have a seat; you’re next,” Madge smiled back. “Now Tim, what were you saying?”
Tim glanced nervously at Don and lowered his voice to almost a whisper. “It’s just that I think we need the government and businesses to step up in addressing this problem.” Tim glanced cautiously at Don, pretty sure he was eavesdropping. Then partially covering his mouth, Tim continued, “But everything’s so political these days, it’s kinda scary to say anything,”
Madge stopped abruptly and stepped over to the magazine rack. Finding the paper she was looking for, she dropped a copy of The Guardian in Tim’s lap. Tim read snippets aloud. “A global survey of 125 countries found that 89% of folks think their governments should do more to fight the climate crisis. A majority would chip in 1% of their monthly income to support that cause. Nevertheless, in the U.S. almost 80% of congressional staffers underestimate people’s support for limits on carbon emissions. There’s a huge disconnect in what people want and what congress members are hearing!
“In a corroborating study the Yale Climate Poll finds that 75% or more of Americans support: 1. More renewable energy research 2. Generating renewable energy on public lands, and 3. Tax rebates for clean energy vehicles and solar panels,” Tim concluded.
Suddenly, Don marched over, eyeing Tim critically. “I couldn’t help overhearing… I’m with you Bro!” he roared pumping Tim’s hand. “It’s time we all spoke up,” Don Beesheye announced. Ima Withhew poked her head from under the hair dryer. “Go get ‘em young man!” she cheered. Madge Oritty nodded in agreement. “Because guys, remember; this is our only home. It’s where we’re all forever… Earthbound.”
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