This is with reference to the article ‘Scientists had long predicted extremes were likely, but recent weather pattern surprises many’ (July 27).

The article about recent weather patterns surprising even scientists hits several aspects of climate change. One is that, despite the best technologies at hand, the forces of nature cannot be entirely predicted or completely known.

The erratic behaviour of climate and weather in Canada and Germany have surprised scientists. Like the article says, they knew that the effects of climate change are drastic but all of the drastic situations happening simultaneously was too much to take.

The article, while being quite informative about the behaviour of the climate, fails to address two aspects — one is what measures are being taken to control and then undo the climate destruction humans have set in motion? What policies are formed at the global level since this issue doesn’t have borders. Climate change affects Germany and Canada the same. The earth is in peril. Perhaps the world’s governments are silent about the policies because there are none and we will see none in the coming years. Every government is concerned about economic growth especially after being crippled with the pandemic. Fast economic growth doesn’t allow for green initiatives. And therefore, the point about climate policies is thus rested. More importantly the article leaves out the impact of climate change on the flora and fauna. Animals, birds and sea creatures have no role in the situation that has resulted from bad human activities. However, they are the ones that suffer the most to the point of being extinct.

Thus, climate change needs to be looked at holistically.

Joyce D
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