Im really sorry for those people affected by this, but the horrible truth is that devastating weather has become, and will be even worse worldwide in the close future. Fact is that the heat produced these extreme conditions, and this last incident is a serious slap in the face to those who choose to ignore global warming. Or hopefully a wake up call?
The most ironic part is those who worry and whine about rising oil prices because of this... GREAT! Lets lower the prices so we can pollute more! It's quite naive mentality, if you ask me. Unfortunately, its human tradition to learn first when its too late. And unfortunately we do not live longer than 60-100 years, so many people just give a fuck.
Anyway, you can be passive and pray, believe some fictive God will help out, or you can adapt that communication with mother nature does not work with diplomacy, but with action. Donate to victims is a good cause, but you can also play a little preventive part by signing on places like this:
http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/gl...ming_petition?
Have a nice day!
DD