Numbers and Decisions
Unlike coronavirus statistics, the effects of climate change year over year are difficult to interpret. People understand what 24,713 new cases and 1,324 new deaths mean—but global sea levels rising 0.55 inches since 2003? Our biology did not evolve to understand such measurements over such time and space. But if we achieve global consciousness we will become more accustomed to such information. If we unite humanity, coordinated planetary action can occur quickly, efficiently, and effectively. If we take individual responsibility, we can inspire change. We can change the world. It will be inconvenient and it requires selflessness and sacrifice. Think of impoverished communities, tigers and polar bears, our children and grandchildren...whatever. Whatever gets us thinking. Because it’s time for us to think about it, and time for us to respond. All of us. What is our purpose? What is our place in the universe? What we decide determines our fate.