Yep, summer is finally here. But so are the continuing bizarre, often severe, weather patterns. There is all that drought in the west, tornadoes in the mid-west and bone drenching storms in the east. Records are being broken everywhere. And the wind. I’ve never seen so much wind almost on a daily basis.
While all this is going on, our fearless G-7 leaders were meeting in Germany. Among the issues discussed was that of climate change and carbon emissions. Low and behold, they announced an agreement to become carbonless by the end of the century. In the meantime, let’s try to reduce carbon emissions by 2050. All probably too little, too late! At least according to the often ignored so-called experts.
At my age, I won’t probably be around by then. However, I’m happy that our leaders are finally recognizing that climate change does exist, humans contribute to its existence, and it is here to stay. All we can do now is take the necessary measures to hopefully mitigate its full impact. The health and survival of humanity depends on it. Every sector of our daily lives is affected by weather patterns — including agriculture, travel, forestry, manufacturing, energy production, etc., etc.
Climate change is the number one issue that our grandchildren will have to face. It’s up to my generation – the so-called boomers – and Generations X and Y to get the ball rolling. Yes, there may be some sacrifices that we will have to make. However, the potential consequences of doing nothing or too little are horrific. Unfortunately, this issue will not be the number one priority of candidates in coming federal elections in Canada and the States. Once again, getting elected is more important then preserving the planet.
FROLITICKS 