I believe the parent's point was not about the veracity of climate change, but rather the impact of constant exposure to fear. Herbert's quip that "Fear is the

I believe the parent's point was not about the veracity of climate change, but rather the impact of constant exposure to fear. Herbert's quip that "Fear is the mind killer" is apt. Research (has hit the HN front page several times) bears out the fact that constant exposure to stress decreases IQ. Ergo, the first step to most effectively combating anything is to accept it, but NOT give in to fear and despair. Climate change is real. We are not doing enough to counteract it. But we can.