A Global Warming Rant - and Warning

Why is it so difficult for people to realize and understand that global warming is truly happening and that it affects everyone on Earth? It also affects the economy. As the ice caps melt away - possibly forever the sea level of the oceans will rise significantly. What do folks truly believe will happen as this takes place? Apparently nothing! At least they do not see how it affects them personally. Who gives a damn about anyone else on this planet? Everyone is out for themselves, apparently!

What will happen to the country's economy - and the world's - as the coastlines recede and islands disappear? We can realistically expect to lose Hawaii and possibly a few other states - especially ones in New England. We could lose Florida altogether. And there's really no point to rebuilding New Orleans - since it too will be completely submerged fairly soon. What do you think might possibly happen to our political system - not to mention our economy? Oh yes, it will have to adapt to these changes. And so will we. You better think about that when you go to the voting polls next year. There will be at least a few politicians to lose their jobs - when their districts, counties, and states disappear - along with their voters.

I did mention that isostatic rebound could lessen the problem - but it's too soon to determine if and to what extent it will alleviate some of this problem. Canada might be the only North American country to get any advantage from this process - and Alaska, of course. But if anyone ever planned to visit Hawaii - they better go soon - before it's gone for a very long time. We can also say adios to the Galapagos and other important island groups. That does not even take into account all the ecological niches destroyed and animal and plant extinctions. Habitat destruction is nothing new to the human race - and sadly, neither are extinctions.

If the Northwest Passage is now open - decades before it was expected - do we really believe that these significant changes are not going to become a reality very soon?! Many islands in the Pacific Ocean and elsewhere are disappearing - forcing the farmers and other inhabitants to leave for high and dry ground. This is not a maybe folks - it is a REALITY! Turning a blind eye and a deaf ear does nobody any good whatsoever!

Until next time...