"The fierce urgency of now", the fact that we are just short of passing
irreversible tipping points in our climate system, the fact that
emissions have to peak in 6 years, led to this statement from Nobel
Laureates and scientists that participated at a symposium last week:
"All scientists should be urged to contribute to raising levels of
public knowledge on these threats to civilization and engage in a
massive education effort to popularize the principles in this Memorandum."
Public knowledge - that doesn't mean just more scientific publications;
that means - in my eyes - helping the general public understand; thus,
go into schools, write letters to editors, meet your
representatives...do anything in your power to help people understand
the facts, help them understand the incredible urgency to reduce our
emissions more drastically than discussed so far.
Waiting for others to act, or waiting until there is time to act, will
be too late. Just take the time, evaluate your priorities, and join us
in the largest challenge we ever faced. And actually, you will find, as
depressing as the facts are, it is tremendously much fun to be part of a
movement that will ensure a safe future for us all. Because, believe it
or not, you CAN make a difference!
For more information, please go to
http://www.nobelcause.org/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.pik-potsdam.de/news/press-releases/nobel-laureates-call-for-a-global-deal-on-climate-change
