It is a bittersweet time for those of us who follow such things (and who isn’t these days?). But the most authoritative report on climate change is published. The conclusions in no uncertain terms declare that it is time for the world to get serious about curbing greenhouse gas emissions. The BBC’s Oliver Tickell, provides a fascinating outline of what the Kyoto Protocol recommends as a framework for the world to begin. “Fail to act at this decisive time and the Earth, its people and its whole panoply of life will face the most severe and adverse consequences.” So what now? As we have posted here in the past, we suggest daily actions, as well as continued pressure on the new Congress to push for adherence to the Protocol, as well as laws by local legislators for change. The upshot is that with a concerted effort, human beings can reverse our actions in this regard. The importance of this realization lies with each of us as we consider our own footprint. Measure our own actions as more work is required.
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