Scientists have shown that human-induced climate change has greatly increased the frequency and intensity of such disastersThis week, New York City showed bold leadership with decisive action for climate safety and justice. There are alternatives to runaway climate change. Even if we do, we still will face high costs for generations to come from the climate change that has already occurred. First, careful researchers have collected data showing the contributions by specific oil companies to the world's overall CO2 and methane emissions. No doubt the oil companies will fight back with huge teams of lawyers and lobbyists.

Source: CNN January 11, 2018 23:03 UTC