A Strong Voice Urges Climate Action

"The climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all," wrote Pope Francis in his recent encyclical, or papal letter. The Pope’s letter focused international attention on climate change, and he called on developed countries to limit use of non-renewable energy and help poorer nations deal with the impacts of global warming. A "very solid scientific consensus," he wrote, indicates a warming of the climate mainly due to human activity… Predictably, Pope Francis’ message was cheered by climate scientists and jeered by "climate skeptics."… In a way, that’s what Pope Francis did- pointing out the massive human suffering that will result if nothing is done to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere… Looking for reliable information about climate change? Here are some of the best resources: The NASA global climate website, the Climate Central website, and the World Health Organization website. Also, read Rutgers University’s state of the climate report for New Jersey.