Doom Laden Prophet

By: greybeard (Registered ) on 17-10-2007 06:38

I remember in some previous surveys, around election time or budget time, I was astonished that environmental issues and global heating in particular did not rate a mention. I think I commented on that on one occasion. So I am gratified that a dim awareness has now seeped into such a large proportion of the electorate since then.  
 
Nevertheless I remain pessimistic. I agree with Graham, that the measures that are required to make a serious difference in CO2 emmisions are still politically unpalatable. While there is now a wider awareness of the issue, its seriousness has yet to sink in for most people. Neither major party is ready to take serious action. I suspect that by the time a sufficient number of people come to realise how serious the situation is, it will be too late. It may already be too late. 
 
One thing that has become plain to me, is that every time a new scientific report is released, with new data and new research, it almost always concludes that things are worse than previously reported. My own view has shifted from "this is a problem that will affect our children or grandchildren." to "this is happening in my lifetime." to "this is happening now!". Meanwhile politicians dither and equivocate. 
 
I seriously hope I am wrong.

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