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From the AP and Military.com Military: Global Warming may Cause War.
Do you ever wonder why we tend to immediately think in terms of the bellicose rather than the cooperative? It is not too late to avert all these possible disasters, if we act now; act internationally, with reason, with compassion, and, indeed, with common sense. The "dramatic" fascinates us; the "horror show" holds intense fascination for us; the doing something about it before the real life "disaster movie" hits the screens takes work and commitment.
By the way, this is a warning that was not taken seriously enough - how different would things be today if this had been taken more seriously? From Le Monde, Guillaume Dasquié, and Truthout September 11, 2001: The French Knew Much About It. How different would the impact of Katrina have been if the Corps had said loud and clear 'these levees won't hold'? How different would the impact of Katrina have been if the monies had not been constantly cut from fixing the levees? We need to take warnings, take the obvious that we refuse to see, quite seriously.
It has been shown that corporations that "go green" are increasing profits - that should be an incentive to those for who the "bottom line" is the most important.
I have also found with working with those of you with PTSD that getting you outside, in the sun, working with nature has very positive healing effects. I just got a note about that this morning from a Vietnam Vet who move to outside things has tremendously improved his well being.
If you don't have answers yourself on how to be a part of preserving the planet, these organizations do:
National Resources Defense Council.
Union of Concerned Scientists.
Dr Alan Williams, MP UK: Global Warming Solutions.
The Sierra Club Foundation: Global Warming: A Problem with Solutions.
Stop Global Warming: Stop Global Warming Virtual March.
Climate Ark.
Do you remember the old adage - If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.
We live as part of an extraordinary Creation - creativity is positive - destruction, indeed, war are negatives. Affirm life, become part of the solution. You are welcome to send the name of your favorite planet friendly group.
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