While New Jersey grapples with ongoing drought warning status and the aftermath of the devastating Jones Road Wildfire, we are reminded of the deep interconnection between our actions and the health of our planet. Our planet, our common home, is crying out under the weight of our neglect. The land is parched. Forests can grow brittle. With 85% of wildfires caused by human activity, the connection between drought, ecological degradation and preventable destruction becomes alarmingly clear. Water is sacred, water is life, we are water.
