We’re On Fire

Summary

The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a "Code Red for Humanity," urging immediate action to combat climate change.

Abstract

The article emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change, citing the latest report from the IPCC as a dire warning. The author criticizes those who deny the human impact on climate change and calls for immediate action from individuals and nations. The author highlights the work of Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement, expressing frustration that their warnings have largely gone unheeded. The article concludes with a plea for individuals to take responsibility for their carbon footprint and engage in activism to combat climate change.

Opinions

The author believes that the latest IPCC report is a clear indication of a climate emergency.
The author criticizes those who deny the human impact on climate change, calling them "morons."
The author praises the work of Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement.
The author expresses frustration that the warnings of climate activists have largely been ignored.
The author believes that individuals have a responsibility to reduce their carbon footprint and engage in activism.
The author suggests specific actions individuals can take to reduce their carbon footprint, such as biking instead of driving and drinking tap water instead of bottled water.
The author believes that collective action is necessary to combat climate change and avoid the worst consequences.

we’re f*cked if we don’t change our ways now. Not tomorrow. Today.

How many warnings by experts does it take? We’ve had thousands of reports and Greta Thunberg has warned us for years now too. What more do you want? What is it gonna take for nations and individuals to start making dramatic changes to avoid a complete dinosaur-type extinction for humanity, for the world as we know it? What’s it going to take? And anybody who still thinks climate change isn’t man-made — well, then you’re just a moron. A dangerous moron. Unless you’re one of the 1%, you’re going down with the rest of us. But damned if I will sit back and twiddle my thumbs. No friggin way.

What does Greta think?

Well, Greta Thunberg has been on repeat for years, mincing no words on the world stage. Yet, surprise, surprise, it doesn’t seem like anyone except the kids from Fridays for Future was listening.

“It confirms what we already know from thousands of previous studies and reports — that we are in an emergency…. It is up to us to be brave and take decisions based on the scientific evidence provided in these reports. We can still avoid the worst consequences, but not if we continue like today, and not without treating the crisis like a crisis.” Greta Thunberg

I can go on in the same vein for a while. I’ve got time. Wait, no I don’t. We don’t have more time. We have run out of time, idling by the curb. My only explanation is this: people don’t care we’re all going to die. Ever heard of Dante’s Inferno? Like that. Only worse.

Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent.

Well, you know what? I care. My son cares. My sister cares. My brother cares. Brenda, his wife, doesn’t because she’s an incurable moron. (I’m not being mean, just stating a fact) My niece and nephews care. My friends care. So I’m telling you: start caring. We can avoid the worst. We can. Do something now. I have written countless articles on the smaller things we can do. Of course, government strong-arming corporations into action via legislation and regulations is crucial. I know.

7 Billion People taking steps to be less wasteful can make a difference

But we as inhabitants of this planet — 8 billion people minus babies, and the 1% who don’t give a shit because they’ll build their lux spaceships and fly away — that leaves 7 billion people, are just as responsible for causing this climate disaster as the corporations. We can do something. We must do our part. This isn’t a “why me? why not you?” situation. It’s a “let’s all pull together and do something” red alert emergency. You know, when community catastrophes happen (fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes) people always notice and extol upon the virtues of the local population coming together helping each other in solidarity. Do we have to wait for a catastrophe to come together? Seriously? Is that what it takes?

I urge you to read my posts please with suggestions on how to reduce your carbon footprint and just friggin do it. Or somebody else’s. It doesn’t matter. Do something now. Every little bit counts. Park your car and get on a bike. Drink water from the faucet FFS. And stop with the daily meat rations. Good grief people. Oh, and activism. Yeah, it’s uncomfortable. I’ve stood in front of a few supermarkets handing out an info sheet stating facts about the bottled water versus tap water.

The impact of bottled water on natural resources is 3,500 times higher than for tap water.

The impact of bottled water on ecosystems is 1,400 times higher than tap water

In the United States alone, 17 million barrels of oil are needed to produce the plastic to meet annual bottled water demand.

The cost of bottled water vs tap water: 500 times more expensive ~ Source The Guardian

People are mean, people are nasty but not all. If I was able to change one family’s mind — then I’ve won. Domino effect, ya know?

We’re On Fire

we’re f*cked if we don’t change our ways now. Not tomorrow. Today.

Latest Report by the IPCC

What does Greta think?

7 Billion People taking steps to be less wasteful can make a difference