I worry everyday that while Covid continues to be causing problems, climate change is being sidelined, almost as if it doesn’t matter. We probably have to live with Covid for ten years but the environment can’t wait that long to be saved. We need to act now!
Already the Glasgow Summit, which was only a month ago, has been forgotten about in the news and in the general media. It is a shame that at a time when we have come to demonstrate clearly how vulnerable our ecosystems are, we are getting distracted by other things.
Climate Change matters because:
– Every day pollution is growing and the atmosphere is being damaged. This will have a knock-on effect with weather systems and storms. Only last week America suffered stronger tornados, Antarctica had its hottest day on record and typhoons have destroyed homes in the Phillipines.
– Political changes could lead to funding for renewable energy and sustainable transport. Without government initiatives and support, many necessary changes to industry and transportation will be overlooked.
– The Glasgow leaders’ meeting really brought climate change to the forefront. If we can keep it in the spotlight then we can influence change more swiftly.
– Extinctions of species wait for no body. Covid or no covid, many groups of animals and plants are dying out as we speak. We have the power to slow or reverse this process of extinction.
These are my thoughts on the issues of global warming and temperature rise. I do wonder how you feel about the situation. Do you feel that climate change needs to have more awareness given to it or do you think it should sit on the back burner until Covid has died down?
I appreciate you shedding light on climate change. It is just as real as COVID, and needs urgent attention. Over the years, the weather has changed dramatically due to global warming. Even the trees 🌳 are confused on how to adjust to the different seasons. If policies are not put in place today to help reduce climate change, the ripple effects will be devastating.
Glad you agree. I hope we don’t put the issue to one side.
This is true, and I love nature. We have vaccines already, but we need to save the earth now, we can’t just replace it.
Climate change is still a very important issue regardless of COVID. I am doing everything I can to reduce my carbon footprint and help save the planet. Thank you for sharing this. I hope you and your family have a wonderful christmas!
Lauren – bournemouthgirl
Two big issues that have to be tackled; both boldly and urgently. It’s also sad that these issues have so much misinformation and denial surrounding them. Thank you for sharing this and keeping the discussion/s open.
Thank you. I agree.
This is a tricky time and both of these issues are major.
Agreed.
Agreed. I just hope we don’t need to choose between the two!
I agree. I wrote an article about the connection between climate change and pandemics : https://asemaphore.wordpress.com/2020/04/13/climate-emergency-1-is-climate-change-worsening-pandemics/