n	“Global warming” is a misnomer because it implies something gradual, uniform, & benign, none of which is true; “global climatic disruption” is a more accurate description.
n	The disruption & its impacts are growing more rapidly than was expected; widespread harm is already occurring.
n	In this situation society has only 3 options: mitigation, adaptation, & suffering. We’re already doing some of each& will do more of all three; mix still up for grabs.
n	Minimizing suffering will require early & large deflections from the “business as usual” emissions path.
n	There’s no panacea; many things must be done. Most important is putting a price on carbon dioxide emissions.

Global Climate Disruption

This was the main message of Professor John P. Holdren in his presentation at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at the Kennedy School on November 6, 2007.

To review his powerpoint presentation, follow this link, or watch the video of the presentation by follwing this link.

More words definitions related to climate change can be found at Climate Change Glossary - database of climate change terms

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