Great Question Barb.
No—we’re not further ahead unless we make a serious, urgent paradigm shift away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy. Until that happens, we must act locally to protect our health and environment.
Start by paying close attention to the Air Quality Index (AQI). Don’t go for a walk if it’s over 50. Even on a blue-sky day, we can be exposed to harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and pollutants from wildfires that elevate the index.

Know your water. Find out where your drinking water comes from and whether it’s adequately treated. If not, consider installing a reverse osmosis system at home. Don’t rely on bottled water—it’s often just filtered tap water and comes in plastic that harms both you and the planet.

Get involved locally. Attend your township or municipal meetings. Speak up at public hearings. Sign petitions. Contact your representatives—local, state, and federal. Show up for rallies. Your voice matters.

???? It takes a village—and every villager counts.

Thanks Geraldine. I try to create cliff hangers to keep my readers engaged. Glad I didn’t disappoint you. I look forward to “dreamng up” the next blog to keep my story moving towards a resolution. Can anyone guess what will happen next? If so, please send me your thoughts!

You have a great talent.

Thanks for sharing that with me.

Geraldine

Your story here with all its “old time” characters brought back memories of your first writings !!!!

Question: are we any further ahead in making our world healthier????