Climate Change Largely Irreversible

A new study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration finds that the impact of increases in atmospheric CO2 are likely to last for centuries, even if we stop emitting CO2 altogether. In other words, we have already made major significant changes to global climate that will take decades to be revealed and last for centuries. Drought, rising ocean levels, decreased fresh water supplies, all are likely continue to persist for centuries. There is no catching up later on this issue. We need to use the opportunity of the current economic crisis and the attendant stimulus plan to shift away from a fossil fuel and CO2 spewing based economy.

Contact your congress people and let them know you want no money for new roads and bridges, and lots of funding for mass transit, clean energy, and energy efficiency. It's a start only, but a start our future depends on.