The Future of War and Climate Change

[Karl Frederick]

From the petition website https://diy.rootsaction.org/petition...limate-change:

In view of the growing risk that in future wars weapons, nuclear and otherwise, will be employed that threaten the continued existence of humanity, we urge the governments of the world to realize, and to acknowledge publicly, that their purpose cannot be furthered by a world war, and we urge them, consequently, to find peaceful means for the settlement of all matters of dispute between them. We also propose that all governments of the world begin to convert those resources previously allocated to preparations for destructive conflict to a new constructive purpose: the mitigation of climate change and the creation of a new sustainable civilization on a global scale.

Sounds like a good idea to me, particularly in light of our increasing belligerence overseas. I'm tempted to say "the US gov't belligerence" . . . but can't deny that I'm part of the problem if I stay silent. Maybe the petition is a small step in a good direction. It has been signed by Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein, Helen Caldicott, Medea Benjamin, and others who urge us toward a saner world.

[Valley Oak]

the link is broken

From the petition website https://diy.rootsaction.org/petition...limate-change:

In view of the growing risk that in future wars weapons, nuclear and otherwise, will be employed that threaten the continued existence of humanity, we urge the governments of the world to realize, and to acknowledge publicly, that their purpose cannot be furthered by a world war, and we urge them, consequently, to find peaceful means for the settlement of all matters of dispute between them. We also propose that all governments of the world begin to convert those resources previously allocated to preparations for destructive conflict to a new constructive purpose: the mitigation of climate change and the creation of a new sustainable civilization on a global scale.

Sounds like a good idea to me, particularly in light of our increasing belligerence overseas. I'm tempted to say "the US gov't belligerence" . . . but can't deny that I'm part of the problem if I stay silent. Maybe the petition is a small step in a good direction. It has been signed by Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein, Helen Caldicott, Medea Benjamin, and others who urge us toward a saner world.

[Karl Frederick]

Thanks for noticing that, Edward. I don't know why the link doesn't work; however, using a search engine to find the phrase: "Future of War and Climate Change" will get you there.

the link is broken

[Valley Oak]

I discovered why:
Click on the link that takes you to the "error page." Look in the URL box and you will see a colon (:) at the end of the address, where it does not belong. Delete the colon and punch the enter key and it will take you to the intended webpage.

Thanks for noticing that, Edward. I don't know why the link doesn't work; however, using a search engine to find the phrase: "Future of War and Climate Change" will get you there.