In January, temperatures in Las Vegas drop much lower than normal: even down to 40° Fahrenheit. For residents accustomed to the hot desert climate, this cold weather can be very difficult to bear. Many Tzu Chi volunteers find it hard to believe how the beautiful Lake Mead scenery has been polluted with trash until they see it with their own eyes. At the various dumpsites, one can easily find unwanted used furniture, used pots and pans, cleaning detergent bottles, etc. The large unwanted pieces of furniture become trash and damage the local environment. But this trash is like treasure to long-time Tzu Chi volunteer Gu Zhengkai. He drives for long distances in his pickup truck, over unpaved roads, to the various dumpsites to pick up trash with his family and friends.Read more...