California Fires Threaten Endangered Joshua Trees

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California Fires Threaten Endangered Joshua Trees I thought I would start my commentary by saying that the real threats to the Joshua tree were humans, especially architects who design such ridiculous houses such as this shipping container fantasy proposed for the area.   But then I realized that the California fires are probably happening because anthroprogenic climate change, or maybe poorly maintained electric wires, or cigarette butts out the car window, not to mention the encroachment of people and their silly houses into the wilderness. Even if started through natural causes like lightning, we are still making it worse. It's not just the architects, it's all of us, everywhere. READ MORE Why We Need Tiny House Communities One day people will figure out what tiny houses really are. There is still so much confusion around them. READ MORE Woolroom Makes Luxurious All-Natural Bedding Wool is controversial, but it is better than sleeping in a bed of petrochemicals. READ MORE Is a 6-Foot Separation Enough to Stop the Spread of Covid-19? I should have been more clear that six feet is the minimum distance, but in some cases is not enough. READ MORE How Should Apartment Design Change Post-Pandemic? I think they should have really nice open stairs, but that's really hard to do in North America. READ MORE Joshua Trees Face Extinction by 2070 Unless We Address Climate Change As I said, it's not just fires. READ MORE You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to Treehugger newsletter. Unsubscribe © 2020 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036