Many scales of climate change are in fact natural, from…
“Many scales of climate change are in fact natural, from the slow tectonic scale, to the fast changes embedded within glacial and interglacial times, to the even more dramatic changes that characterize a switch from glacial to interglacial. So why worry about global warming, which is just one more scale of climate change? The problem is that global warming is essentially off the scale of normal in two ways: the rate at which this climate change is taking place, and how different the "new" climate is compared to what came before.”
About This Quote
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Current warming is unprecedented in speed and magnitude, unlike natural past changes.
In simple terms: Rapid, unprecedented warming threatens ecosystems.
Key Takeaway
Mitigate fast climate change.
Themes
environment
climate change
human impact
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
scientific
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- urban planning
- public education
Key Concepts
ecology
anthropogenic warming
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can reduce warming speed?
- How to communicate urgency effectively?
A Different Perspective
Economic interests often resist swift action.