As the L.A. wildfires forced thousands to evacuate, from celebrities to the everyday Californians, Grimes shares her perspective, urging reflection on broader environmental issues.
- Jan 12, 2025
AceShowbiz - With Los Angeles engulfed by wildfires that have already claimed at least 10 lives and destroyed an estimated 10,000 homes, Grimes is one of nearly 200,000 Californians forced to evacuate.
Taking to social media platform X, the 36-year-old artist reflected on the situation, drawing parallels to Biblical times. "The vibe is rather Biblical out here," she wrote.
Grimes highlighted our advantage in retaining information unlike previous dark ages, thanks to technology like the printing press and hard drives, but questioned, "What are we going to do about it?" Her query urges us to act decisively in the face of impending climate disasters.
The wind-fueled flames, which began in Pacific Palisades, have rapidly spread across L.A. County, impacting Hollywood Hills, Pasadena, and Calabasas.
In her posts, Grimes sympathized with future "billions of climate refugees from less wealthy areas of the world" who will face similar catastrophes. She remarked that the wildfires felt "like a weird invisible hand poking the dominoes," illustrating the unpredictability and interconnectedness of global environmental challenges. Her stance is clear, "It's everybody's problem. No one will be spared."
One commenter attempted to pivot the discussion to her past relationship with the father of her three children, Elon Musk. Grimes replied, "He's pretty vocal about climate change and is primarily known for, in part, revolutionizing electric vehicles."
She emphasized the importance of sticking to facts and reason in critiques, cautioning against the allure of "dopamine rage bait" on social media, advocating instead for thoughtful, rational discourse to solve our pressing issues.
Grimes' engagement in this critical dialogue manifests her belief that while technological advances provide some safeguards, they are no substitute for proactive, collective action.
Her reflections urge young people to stay informed and participate constructively in addressing climate change. For those affected by the Los Angeles fires, she shares her profound sadness and calls for empathy and support.
