The Headline Is Harvey But The Challenge Is Climate Change
Harvey has your eyes this week, but climate change needs your action
Jerry Large, August 31, 2017 (Seattle Times)
“…[The fury of Tropical Storm Harvey and the record rains falling in the region] are part of a larger story that is unfolding around the world at a pace that’s too slow to engage with our emotions the same way this epic storm has…Climate change happens over generations, but it is still threatening to outrun our reaction to it…[It’s already too late to stop every effect of climate change, but there’s still time to] reduce some of the worst outcomes…[W]eather and climate aren’t the same thing…But when the climate changes, weather patterns are changed as well…
…[Global warming creates conditions that allow bigger] storms to happen more often because warm ocean air powers hurricanes…[Climate change is] already changing the planet…[and the changes will] affect millions of people…[C]tizens can do some things on our own to make a difference…[I]ndividuals can slow their contribution to global warming by flying less, driving less and choosing to drive only the most fuel-efficient cars...” click here for more
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