There is no question that the climate is changing - scientific data supports it. But the uniformed don't seem to grasp that the the huge problem is the rate of change. I read statistics that said the rate of climate change is something like 20 times greater than at any time in the past, and that is huge. NASA says that the change is 95% probability the result of human activity and is proceeding at a rate that is unprecedented. One example is rising sea levels. Average sea levels have swelled over 8 inches since 1880 with about three inches gained in the last 25 years. Clearly this has devastating impacts on coastal areas and extreme weather conditions. Scientists agree that any reduction to this rate of change can only be a positive thing, and that can be impacted by the measures we take as far as reducing pollutants, etc. We may not be able to stop the change, but we can reduce the rate of change by being politically active - contacting legislators with our concerns and voting for the candidates that will work on climate change solutions. Smart consumers recycle, drive hybrid or electric cars, use public transit, have energy efficient appliances, have solar panels on their roofs, etc. As David Suzuki said - We are all little drops in the bucket, but together the drops can fill the bucket.
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