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Oceans cover about 70% of the Earth’s surface. No other planet or satellite in the Solar System has liquid water on its surface at the present time. The Earth’s oceans have a profound effect on climate, because water has some very unique properties. Water can dissolve more substances in greater amounts than any other liquid.

The future consequences of global warming are the least known aspect of the problem. They are based on highly complex computer models that rely on inputs that are sometimes not well known or factors that may be completely unforeseen. Most models assume that we continue to release them at the current rate of increase while othere assume that we curtail greenhouse gas release to one degree or another.

We are as addicted to fossil fuels for our energy needs as the drug user is addicted to his favorite narcotic. We are now paying a heavy price for that dependence, and we must find a cure or we will end up in just as much trouble as an untreated drug addict.

Solving the problem of gloabal warming requires a global response by all of the world’s nations and particularly the largest emitters of greenhouse gases. The world’s nations must agree to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by about 60%. Otherwise we are heading for disaster.

By now you should clearly understand that we have an extremely serious problem that requires immediate action by the global community. It is unprecedented since civilization began, and can have catastrophic consequences for us and other species if we do not act soon. We are like children playing with matches, and we have already started a fire. Will we put it out, or will we just stand there and watch the house burn down?