A Not-So Inconvenient Truth

We are presently in the midst of an “Interglacial Period”. The glaciers are supposed to be melting right now. Granted, carbon emissions may be accelerating this process. But, it is widely accepted that the orbit and the tilt of the Earth determine the cycle of ice ages and interglacial periods. Presently, the stars are aligned, so to speak. The Earth’s tilt and orbit are such that we are in a warming cycle. According to NASA, though, the Earth may actually get much colder following this brief (in geological time) warming.

Please read these articles from reputable sources that back my claims:
The Ice Age (Part One)

The Ice Age (Part Two)

A Chilling Possibility

So, what can we do about it? First, we have to understand that things change. Some (possibly most) people see change as bad and therefore fear it. The only reason we have to fear change is if we are unprepared for it. Yes, some cities may end up underwater. Perhaps we should realize that there are forces in the universe much larger than we are and the puny structures that we build. These cities were built without knowledge of the changes that could occur and therefore are unprepared. Now that we have gained knowledge into the forces at play (yes, even the carbon emissions) we need to take action to prepare for the changes ahead. Simply, we need to use methods of foresight to plan a strategy as to how we will adapt.

Perhaps my view is an unpopular one. It seems like the trendy thing to do to walk around crying about global warming. Quite honestly I think all this concern over global warming diverts attention away from more pressing and immediate problems in which we CAN exert greater influence. For instance, maybe we could focus on trying to be more kind and loving. We might put an end to war. Gee, that might save some lives, wouldn’t it? Perhaps we could stop dumping toxic chemicals in our water and spraying them on our food. A warmer planet 20 years from won’t matter much to me if I’m dead from cancer 5 years from now.

So, at this time I’ll ask you to step back and think about what’s really important. What can YOU do today? Try loving your neighbor. It won’t cost you a dime and you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.