Why do we allow ourselves to be distracted by politics when no leaders, reall none of them, are even talking about the BIG problems. The kind of problems that put the very existance of humanity in the balance.
Chief among the concerns that most leaders avoid discussing is Climate Change. This is a multi-directional problem that involve MUCH more than just the burning of fossile fuels. It is so serious, that in a mere 20 or 30 years, the human race may not be able to survive on planet Earth.
Look at this graph, which shows that not only is the mean global temperature increasing, it now shows an exponential curve that is accelerating.
If this trend continues, the "tipping point" of a 2.5 degree Celcius will be reach much sooner that originally expected. And much like many other things that have momentum, there is likely to be an overshoot of the target before things go back to normal.
At present, it looks like the tipping point will be reached in the next 5-10 years instead of 25. Of course, many of our leaders will be out of power or even dead by then. But, do they not have any concern for their legacy, the people wh o will outlive them, their children and grandchildren. Is business so short sighted that they don't care what happens beyond the profit from the next quarter?
Climate change is a huge problem that involves many social and economic sectors. Here is a graph that shows how many different factors are all contributing the the changes. They ALL must be addressed - NOW!
I believe that the signs are clear - DOOM awaits humanity if we do not reverse these treands. I urge all citizens to appeal to their political leaders to STOP fostering popular and political divisions and come together to solve one of Earth's most urgent problems.
The window of opportunity is closing rapidly. There is still a very slim chance that we may avoid catastrophy.
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