Chapter 3

Global Warming and Climate Change
Is humanity really at risk?

Extracts and page numbers are taken
from the 316-page soft cover book.

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This chapter moves beyond the popular and important rhetoric of 'greening' our lives; of reducing carbon emissions; and of considering alternative renewable energy sources.
It hypothesises, from limited historical records, the consequential effects of severe climate change conditions upon mankind and all other life forms on Planet Earth. What should our generation be doing now to ensure the survival of all life forms under such conditions, including the removal of political and multinational obstacles that persist in the prevention of a dedicated strategy being launched immediately?
The book answers those questions and presents bold and inspirational solution proposals.

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Pg 21. "Mother Earth is an entity of our universe, of the entire cosmos and of the black hole from whence she is said to have originated in the form of pure energy. We are hitching a ride for as long as we don’t make nuisances of ourselves, which we have begun doing."

"Whereas global warming and climate change are no longer debatable issues, the consequences for life as we know it are still being assessed. Debatable issues now will focus upon the severity of climatic conditions, how they might differ in various parts of the world and what collective actions must be taken to survive under them."
Pg 26. "Returning to the question of whether humanity might really be at risk from climate change. It is scientifically acknowledged that humanity certainly is at risk, and unless bold and decisive steps are

taken by the entire human race now, to bring pressure to bear upon world leaders and decision makers to confront the problems, the consequences might be devastating."
Pg 28. "Will the frightening magnitude of climate change be seen by world leaders as sufficiently important to demand a truly collaborative and focussed search for a solution, or will domestic problems continue to take precedence? I am inclined to expect the latter."
Pg 34. "We know the phenomenon has already begun and we are just beginning to experience the leading edge of its long term cutting effects. We have been assured it cannot be stopped and it will not pause to allow us to make whatever preparations we think appropriate to readjust our lifestyles.
Expert opinion suggests things will get much worse before the entire population becomes sufficiently challenged to attempt survival strategies."