The earth is warming, but few people or the media give it much attention. Perhaps it is the bitter winter weather we have experienced, while we ignore the record high heat in Australia.
We may not realize that the earth-warming greenhouse gases continue to rise to heights not seen for the last 800,000 years and that 93 percent of this extra heat is currently being trapped in the oceans. When we truly look at global climate change that includes oceans, soil and atmosphere, every year is a record high year. The world scientific consensus is that the earth is warming, this is caused by humans and it is of serious concern and requires action!
The excellent op-ed in the Patriot-News by Jon Clark, "Here's why a carbon tax is key to fighting global warming," explains why this is likely the best way to provide strong incentive to restrict the burning of fossil fuels and encourage the development and use of clean renewable energy. The proceeds of this tax could be used to offset other taxes. Then pressure can be applied to others such as China to follow us. We and the world must change direction.
JAMES E. JONES, M.D., Physicians for Social Responsibility, New Cumberland