Climate change is not an on/off switch. It's been slowly building up for many years, and even if we somehow manage to reverse the trend, it will get much worse

Climate change is not an on/off switch. It's been slowly building up for many years, and even if we somehow manage to reverse the trend, it will get much worse before it gets better. It's too late to avoid some very serious and fatal effects of climate change. Of course, the planet will be fine, Earth will simply re-adjust, but the human race (and many other species) are going to have a rough time of it. That said, it's not too late to make a difference. We may have hard times ahead, but we can still avoid a total wipeout, and maybe even preserve the best parts of our civilization and find a more realistic balance with Mother Nature. As an individual, it's important to moderate your energy use and carbon footprint. There's many ways to do this, and lots of information available about it. But just as important, if not more important, is to make your voice heard. Vote for candidates who support climate action. Support awareness among your friends and family. Be willing to challenge climate change deniers, or people who want to bury their heads in the sand and say it's no use. It's like the fourth quarter, and our team is behind, but we still have a chance. Don't be discouraged, have a positive outlook, and we can still turn this thing around.