Every night on the news there is at least one piece that talks about a new study or shows devastating weather related tragedies. There is no denying that the Earth is getting warmer. Just Google global warming and you'll get tons of facts and fiction on the topic. I think climate change is a better term to use as global warming gives me the impression that in a few decades or less we northerners will be enjoying margaritas on the back porch in our shorts and t-shirts for Christmas.
This year is a perfect example of why I would say climate change rather than global warming.
So far we have had 3 snow storms. One in late November and two in December. School buses have been cancelled twice due to icy or snowy conditions and the temperature has been close to or below 0 c. This my friends is not global warming. If we continue like this we will have one heck of a traditional winter.
Yes, I will agree that our existence on this planet is causing things to change but they have been changing for millions of years.
Is it happening faster than before?
Maybe
Are the changes more dramatic?
Maybe.
Should we try to minimize our impact?
Yes!
Should we consume less?
Yes!
In the end its change. Just as the seasons change each year.
We can adapt, we can do better but it's going to take some time.
But stop calling it global warming.
