I'll have to agree with FWD, the facts are in and all that is happening was predicted decades ago. Yes the climate does change over thousands of years, but not this quickly except for a major force like a meteor strike or dumping billions of tons of carbon, created over millions of years, into our atmosphere in a short period of time.
NO, we do not have the lowest per capita rate of carbon emissions, we have one of the highest. EPA chief Scott Pruitt trotted out the claim that "We are leading the nation — excuse me — the world with respect to our CO2 footprint in reductions." The key word here is reductions, which is true, but in no way do we have the lowest per capita rate of carbon emissions. Two simple facts are that China and India have way more people than us, 4-5 times, and they are emerging industrial countries that are increasing their carbon footprint in total. China does pollute twice as much as us (US) in total, but again they have 4-5 times as many people. They want what we've enjoyed for generations. Should the US, EU, China and India be held accountable, yes of course along with every nation on the planet.
Nobody is blaming Trump for climate change, only the fact that he is ignoring this problem and taking steps to make it worse.
Should leaders attending climate summits fly in private jets, no they should fly coach.
Want to have a meaningful discussion, then save the " Mebbe giant lizard flatulence brought along the last ice age?" comments for talk radio.
Back to the original post, what to do. All current options should be on the table, unless we can master fusion energy.............tomorrow.
NO, we do not have the lowest per capita rate of carbon emissions, we have one of the highest. EPA chief Scott Pruitt trotted out the claim that "We are leading the nation — excuse me — the world with respect to our CO2 footprint in reductions." The key word here is reductions, which is true, but in no way do we have the lowest per capita rate of carbon emissions. Two simple facts are that China and India have way more people than us, 4-5 times, and they are emerging industrial countries that are increasing their carbon footprint in total. China does pollute twice as much as us (US) in total, but again they have 4-5 times as many people. They want what we've enjoyed for generations. Should the US, EU, China and India be held accountable, yes of course along with every nation on the planet.
Nobody is blaming Trump for climate change, only the fact that he is ignoring this problem and taking steps to make it worse.
Should leaders attending climate summits fly in private jets, no they should fly coach.
Want to have a meaningful discussion, then save the " Mebbe giant lizard flatulence brought along the last ice age?" comments for talk radio.
Back to the original post, what to do. All current options should be on the table, unless we can master fusion energy.............tomorrow.