The Post reports that Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia has been swamped by smog and smoke. The Malay government has declared a state of emergency and shut down all non-essential functions. This is the worst smog ever for Malaysia, and possibly in the world.
This is a logical consequence of Bush’s reckless plunge towards global warming. First, the Siberian ice caps are melting, record hurricane activity is expected here, and now this.
Here are the graphic details:
–Hundreds of forest fires are choking Sumarta Island, leading to the haze.
–Malay and Indonesian officials are at each others throats over who is to blame.
–Residents are inhaling smoke.
–People are wearing surgical masks; however, they offer little protection.
–The city is darkened during broad daylight, forcing people to turn on lights.
–The PM is asking people to pray for help; a sure sign he has no idea what to do.
–Losses are expected to reach into the tens of billions.
–No respite is expected until October.
This is a precursor of what could happen to us if we fail to act now and throw the Republicans out of power in 2006.
God help us all.