It's time for another [https://vladbouchouev.com/reflections-on-a-strange-month/] visual essay. Below are seven observations about forest fires, tropical storms, and the state of technology regulation. They are disparate, and yet related. Fires Observation #1: Alternative facts Left: Bjorn Lomborg tweet [https://twitter.com/BjornLomborg/status/919555308774678528/photo/1]