Isn’t it too late already to stop Global Warming?

The window of opportunity to stop global warming is constantly shrinking and some damage has already been done.   But there is hope.  We have the scientific know-how to stop Global Warming and all the technologies required. Plus the Climate Warriors are on there way! ;)

Will the effects of Global Warming really be extremely catastrophic?

Yes. Although they are extremely difficult to predict, it is widely known that Climate Change has never been smooth.  For example, the difference of global average temperature between the last ice age and now is very little.  A recent study estimated that by 2100 the yearly cost of adapting to climate change will be around $20 trillion a year.

What can individual do? (Or more exactly a Climate Warrior)

• Ensure maximum energy efficiency in the home through good insulation against cold in winter and heat in summer and by making sure that rooms are not overheated and that light is not wasted;
• As consumers, take energy use into account, e.g. by buying goods that last longer and from more local sources and buying appliances with high energy efficiency;
• Support, where possible, the provision of energy from non-fossil fuel sources; for instance, purchase ‘green’ electricity (i.e. electricity from renewable sources) wherever this option is available;
• Drive a fuel efficient car and choose means of transport that tend to minimize overall energy use; for instance, where possible, walking or cycling;
• Check, when buying wood products, that they originate from a renewable source;
• Contribute to projects that reduce carbon dioxide emissions, this can be away of compensating for some emissions to which we contribute, e.g. from aircraft journeys,
• Through the democratic process, encourage local and national governments to deliver policies which properly take the environment into account.

From Global Warming, The Complete Briefing, Third Edition, John Houghton Cambridge University Press