Abrupt Climate Change

Two Years Too Late ... This article was written one year ago. After the horrendous loss of life in SE Asia, the future could hold more massive death and disruption. Now is the time to heed the call. Two years ago in 2002, the US National Academy of Sciences (NAS) stated in its report "abrupt climate changes are not only possible but likely in the future ... with large impacts on ecosystems and societies." Included in the above article are animations depicting likely future events, and the role of oceans is clearly described. A complete PDF version in brochure form is also available here. Timely and stunningly accurate depiction of the recent tragedy, and foreboding for the future. Stumble It!

Abrupt Climate Change

Two Years Too Late ... This article was written one year ago. After the horrendous loss of life in SE Asia, the future could hold more massive death and disruption. Now is the time to heed the call. Two years ago in 2002, the US National Academy of Sciences (NAS) stated in its report "abrupt climate changes are not only possible but likely in the future ... with large impacts on ecosystems and societies." Included in the above article are animations depicting likely future events, and the role of oceans is clearly described. A complete PDF version in brochure form is also available here. Timely and stunningly accurate depiction of the recent tragedy, and foreboding for the future.