Superstition Vs. Climate Science
At the end of each December, I try to make a hopeful prediction about the year to come. I predict that this year will mark the end of a great deal of our superstitions. Remember the words of the great Stevie Wonder: “When you believe in things that you don’t understand, you suffer…..superstition ain’t the way.”
Considering how far we’ve come with our understanding of climate science, and our virtual certainty surrounding its terrible consequences, it’s time to embrace this science and begin to take a measured look at what we, as a civilization, need to do to put humankind on a course to sustainability. Best wishes to my fellow travelers here on Earth for a rational and sane 2014.
Unfortunately, I don’t see much progress happening in the year to come. Profit drives progress, and until those with money realize the importance of sustaining humanity, they will continue to frack the planet to death. I hope I am wrong, but never underestimate the greed of those in power.
Yes, money drives all this, but the costs of renewable energy are falling steadily. This is going to get interesting — even without a carbon tax.