Within the lifetimes of today's children, scientists say, the climate could reach a state unknown in civilization.
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May 25, 2012 12:07 PM
Global carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil-fuel combustion reached a record high of 31.6 gigatonnes (Gt) in 2011, according to preliminary estimates from the International Energy Agency (IEA). This represents an increase of 1.0 Gt on 2010, or 3.2%. Coal accounted for 45% of total energy-related CO2 emissions in 2011, followed by oil (35%) and natural gas (20%).
Are there any more words to attack this stupidity of our so-called world leaders? Start preparing for the final reckoning. Via Willy De Backer Delete the scoop?
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What more is there to say? The way in which we have lived our lives has destroyed the environment in which we thrived. Now the children will suffer the consequences. This is the consequence of industrialization and consumerism, capitalism and communism, and the What more is there to say? The way in which we have lived our lives has destroyed the environment in which we thrived. Now the children will suffer the consequences. This is the consequence of industrialization and consumerism, capitalism and communism, and the unrestrained appetite for profit and power all combined. The perfect toxic mix! All for the lack of midfullness.