Powerful Poem called RISE about Climate Change

Climate activists and poets, Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner and Aka Niviana write and perform in Greenland about rising seas and melting ice.  When so much information speaks to our minds and logic, this powerful poem called RISE, touches hearts. Art is key for understanding how our world is changing.
Published in The Guardian and on YouTube. 

Global Warming Controversy

Since the recent rescue of the ships in Antarctica, climate change conversations include the sea ice around Antarctica.  Pundits have made clear their continued skepticism of the concept that the planet is warming.  Here are four myths debunking the notion that no significant warming is occuring. From The Weather Channel : Polar Vortex and Climate Change

NASA/GISS

http://wxch.nl/1huuTVx

Will We Ever Agree on Climate Change?

We know it's a controversial topic. Read this http://read.bi/1iwCXbX.  The article is written by Live Science writer, Michael Mann, with the headline: Climate Scientist Rips Into The New York Times For Their Coverage Of Global Warming.  I wish we would focus on solving the right problems rather than arguing about the cause.

10,000 days to the Renegotiation of the Antarctic Treaty-Robert Swan 2041

Robert Swan and 2041 posted on Facebook today, August 16, 2013

"10,000 days from today, it will be the year 2041. What will you be doing for the next 10,000 days to ensure that we leave one place alone- Antarctica?"  

I believe this is critical for the future of humanity and the planet.  Let's leave one place on earth where wilderness is mostly untouched.

What's Affected by Climate Change?

Climate change is controversial.  Scientists are certain the climate is getting warmer due to increase CO2. Many animal species, such as penguins are threatened by the changes.  Another article says that one species loss is another's gain, i.e. deer, elk and caribou benefit because they can get away from predators.  I wonder what other opportunities will we face from warming?  What kind of weather shifts will challenge us?  Over 1000 people died in Europe from a cold winter this year.  One important step is the willingness to listen to others with a different point of view. How can we be open to shift our feelings and thoughts, through genuine conversation? I'm working on Deep Democracy Institute-Portland Oregon's Open Forum on Climate Change today.  What are your questions about climate change?