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The Time For Action Is Now

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Extinction Rebellion , a movement of young people demanding action on climate change, has been demonstrating in Europe, in particular, London.  I've posted about them recently.  A Banksy has appeared at the Marble Arch in London, a declaration that the time for action is now, From This Moment On Despair Ends And Tactics Begin.    It speaks for itself.  Now is the time for action. 

Ten Feet Sea Level Increases Can Be Expected

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I've posted many times before that what will really get everyone's attention about global warming will be rising seas.  It's happening now but the impact is very slow to show itself allowing people to fail to notice.  The problem is that when it finally comes to everyone's attention it will be too late to prevent some serious consequences.  Elizabeth Rush:  Thwaites Glacier A glacier the size of Florida is on track to change the course of human civilization Thwaites glacier in West Antarctica is enormous and is often referred to as the most dangerous glacier on Earth. It has also been dubbed the doomsday glacier. The glacier holds two feet of sea level but more importantly, it is the “backstop” for four other glaciers which holds an additional 10-13 feet of sea level rise. When Thwaites collapses it will take most of West Antarctica with it. This is not new information for those of us that follow the science, for example, Eric Rignot in 2014 , state...