Creation Care in Indiana
There are many ways to take small steps to honor God’s Creation, our paradise on earth. Dr. Katharine Hayhoe shares the Good News and Not So Good News and suggests for small steps. She often recommends talking about what we notice in our experiences. Trying this out, I had an interesting conversation the other day with a workman on the elevator. We talked about the hot weather we’ve been experiencing, and he shared, “This is nothing compared to being in Texas last week.” When I gently suggested that their heat has been rising above normal due to earth warming, he countered, “Oh, the people there said that this is nothing new.” While it is true that Texas experienced 120 degrees in 1936, the increase in average temperatures is rising, taxing the energy grid and putting low income residents at risk of heat related illness. How can we move toward energy efficiency and explore ways that the Inflation Reduction Act can help homeowners and businesses access its benefits?
Make sure you are taking care of yourself and loved ones during this high heat and humidity. Give your trees a good watering when we are in a drought. Davey tree has helpful hints. https://blog.davey.com/how-often-to-water-trees-during-a-drought/
Here are some opportunities from the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District to build up your soil health :https://marionswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/Summer-2023-Newsletter.pdf