Climate Change Decision
If our current knowledge of climate change is indeed correct - the measurements showing a warming planet, the factors accounting for this, and the predictions of what will unfold if we continue on our current course - then we certainly have major decisions make. Do we want to maintain our current behavior, and make a huge bet that the science is wrong, or adjust our behavior and to what extent? These decisions will be made at all levels - most importantly at the national level, but also at the levels of local government, and indeed as individuals in our day-to-day decisions.
Indeed, even the choice as to whether or not to invest the effort in understanding what climate change is, and it's implications, is itself a decision. Indeed, giving what this might mean for our kids futures, it seems indefensible that people don't at least spend sufficient time to become well informed on this matter with an open, non-partisan mindset. There certainly will be no excuse if some of the predictions start to unfold, that "we didn't know" or "why didn't they do something" . The purpose of this small US-based organization is help in this regard, by broadening the understanding of climate change, particularly within the US. The US seems at odds with many of it's comparable countries around the globe in terms of the relative lack of concern for climate change as an issue within it's population, the huge disparity between supporters of different political parties, and certainly the current national policies.
So our hope is to present information and a viewpoint to help in your decision - because when it comes to climate change, ignoring it or casually dismissing it based on an opinion picked up somewhere, is itself a decision, with potentially huge consequences for you and your communities.
Summary background information, from the evidence of warming, to why it matters, and what we can can do (and what other countries are doing). Part of this foundation information comes from the USGCRP, established by President Bush in 1990, that has been responsible for providing scientific input to administrations of both parties since.
An assessment of the policies of the current administration, in the area of climate change.
A series of posts on different topics that have proven useful after gaining a common background through the 'briefing' material. For example, this covers FAQs, common misconceptions, common arguments against taking action, discussion of "what can we/I do?" and links to other resources.
Complete a short survey on your current views on climate change.
This will be useful in guiding how to ensure we in the US are making the best decisions around climate change.
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