Update on Altered Oceans
Dead zones off Oregon and Washington likely tied to global warming, study says
Wow. It only took me forever to post this update, and as it stands, it predates my original March 2nd posting. But I bet a lot of people missed this when it came out. If you saw the Altered Oceans piece, you may have noticed the word “tipping point.” What we have heard so far from most of the people concerned with the sustainability crisis with respect to climate is that we want to avoid major tipping points. When we cross those thresholds, we will see some depressing fallout. Large scale death and ecological collapse will ensue. A species here, an ecosystem there, with plenty of human casualties as well. This article contains some disturbing words from one researcher: “We couldn't believe our eyes . . . It was so overwhelming and depressing . . . . We seem to have crossed a tipping point.” “CROSSED a tipping point”? Not good. “Overwhelming and depressing”? Indeed it would be. Let’s hope we still have a chance to avoid reaching other tipping points. Visit Greenpeace (or some other group) to uncover ways you can help.
Wow. It only took me forever to post this update, and as it stands, it predates my original March 2nd posting. But I bet a lot of people missed this when it came out. If you saw the Altered Oceans piece, you may have noticed the word “tipping point.” What we have heard so far from most of the people concerned with the sustainability crisis with respect to climate is that we want to avoid major tipping points. When we cross those thresholds, we will see some depressing fallout. Large scale death and ecological collapse will ensue. A species here, an ecosystem there, with plenty of human casualties as well. This article contains some disturbing words from one researcher: “We couldn't believe our eyes . . . It was so overwhelming and depressing . . . . We seem to have crossed a tipping point.” “CROSSED a tipping point”? Not good. “Overwhelming and depressing”? Indeed it would be. Let’s hope we still have a chance to avoid reaching other tipping points. Visit Greenpeace (or some other group) to uncover ways you can help.