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Termini of glaciers in the Bhutan-Himalaya. Glacial lakes have been rapidly forming on the surface of the debris-covered glaciers in this region during the last few decades.

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Climate change is used here as the generic term, to include of course global warming.

Because of the time lag in the carbon system, and due to our past emissions - we are still going to experience a certain level of climate change. Even if we stopped all emissions tomorrow we would expect another 30-40 years of temperature rise, and more than a century of sea-level rise. ^[1]

[edit] Climate change fairness, justice and peace

"Indications of changes in the earth's future climate must be treated with the utmost seriousness, and with the precautionary principle uppermost in our minds. Extensive climate changes may alter and threaten the living conditions of much of mankind. They may induce large-scale migration and lead to greater competition for the earth's resources. Such changes will place particularly heavy burdens on the world's most vulnerable countries. There may be increased danger of violent conflicts and wars, within and between states." ^[2] topic

[edit] Climate change and inequality

“Unless the burden of poverty in developing nations is alleviated by significant financial support for mitigation, adaptation, and the reduction of deforestation, the ability of developing countries to pursue sustainable development is likely to diminish, to the economic and environmental detriment of all.” 22 leading climate scientists ^[3]

[edit] Why climate change is a women’s issue

"Women are more likely to die or suffer the long term consequences of the rising tide of natural disasters and resource wars unleashed by climate change, and are largely excluded from the search for solutions," ^[4]

[edit] Action Ideas

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• the Real News Network, focus on global warming

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References

1. ↑ Climate change is happening now - world needs to respond urgently, Defra, April 6 2007
2. ↑ The Nobel Peace Prize 2007, October 12 2007
3. ↑ Repeating Islands, July 9, 2009
4. ↑ WEN press release September 12 2006