FIRE AS MEDICINE
TEP Newsletter
AUG 2023
A Story of Destruction & Resurrection
The world is burning.
What does this mean for society?
With all due acknowledgement to the enormous suffering and loss both people and the environment are enduring- it is important to acknowledge the greater implications of widespread fire and destruction. In this article, we will explore what is causing these catastrophic events to unfold, and what can be made from the tattered remains.
From the devastating fires that swallowed the historic city of Lahaina to the Canadian wildfires which suffocated much of the Eastern Coast, we are receiving a message. Patterns of wind and heat are changing. And we have the power to influence those changes.
Although these disasters are framed as ‘natural’, it is the manipulation of the environment which sets the stage for this type of devastation.
Society’s ability to adapt to the environment in terms of infrastructure, as well as culture will determine our fate.
So as we look forward, what can we begin to imagine and actualize ?
The Ethnicity Project seeks to share a cultural perspective on world events, so that even an individual can contribute positively to the creation of a progressive society through conscious patricipation.
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Take (barely)shorter showers
What if you had to go fetch all your own water?
Americans are far removed from the labor of retrieving, storing and treating our own potable water. Maybe, if we had to expend our own energy and resources-not just the earths-we'd reconsider how much water we use. No one wants to take a 3 minute shower. Showering and bathing are therapeutic and healing luxuries. But we don't need to compromise our bathing time to make a huge environmental impact.
Fresh Water is a limited resource.
Did you know cutting your shower by 1 minute saves 60 gallons of water a month, if you shower daily?
Cultivating a sustainable environment is possible. It happens every time we come together to improve our relationship with natural resources, and consider how we can reduce waste through subtle lifestyle changes.
Transforming our relationship with waste is the key to a sustainable future. The majority of Americans have severed themselves from where their waste ends up. Taking the extra steps to compost, conserve and recycle will have payoff for generations to come. Happy Earth Day