The IPCC published the 4th Assessment Report and summarized the results of the 3 previous reports this year. Although the key statements were expectable - to read this compressed knowledge leads to the question how far can and should scientists go by describing their findings and probabilities.
Between the lines resides a ‘what else should be said’ if the world continues with business as usual. Dr. R K Pachauri the Chairman of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change raises in his press presentation these questions.
- How do we define what constitutes ‘dangerous anthropogenic’?
- How do we prepare the human race to face sea level rise & a world with new geographical features?
- Is the current pace and pattern of development sustainable?
- What changes in lifestyles, behaviour patterns and management practices are needed, and by when?
And concludes with the word of Mahatma Gandhi you’ll find here as title.
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