Are We Too Late? New Warnings Issued
Just read an article on CNN.com today about warning on global climate change. Here’s a taste:
“The world is facing an increasing risk of ‘irreversible’ climate shifts because worst-case scenarios warned of two years ago are being realized, an international panel of scientists has warned.”
“Temperatures, sea levels, acid levels in oceans and ice sheets were already moving ‘beyond the patterns of natural variability within which our society and economy have developed and thrived,’ scientists said in a report released Thursday.”
This is the sort of thing that has me worried. Are we too late? Does it matter that I’m spending time and money to make my house more of a “green” and sustainable home?
Of course, none of this means I’m going to stop what I’m doing. I’ll continue to do what I can. Sure, weather conditions can worsen, drought can cause problems in my area, and prices can skyrocket on us due to all the changes in the climate… It may all be for nothing, but I can say I tried.
My concern is that people, businesses and governments might continue to hear news like this and completely give up trying. If they feel it’s too late, it’s going to be impossible to recruit more people to do the right thing.
Fingers are crossed.
