Considering scientific discipline and religion is not exactly a peer made in heaven , it ’s a breath of brisk air to see that the drawing card of the Catholic Church is not only agreeing with scientists on a litigious subject , but is also rallying for alteration .
Pope Francis announced Thursday that he is positive global warming ispredominantly driven by manand that he will promote for action against climate change as amatter of societal justness .
“ I do n’t know if it is all ( man ’s fault ) but the legal age is , for the most part , it is man who continuously slaps down nature,”he saidto newsman on a carpenter’s plane ask him to Manila , Philippines . “ I think humanity has gone too far . Thank God that today there are voices that are speaking out about this . ”
agree toNew Scientist , after on this year , the Pontiff will release his thirstily anticipated encyclical on the surround and ecology which urges followers of the Catholic Church to be “ Good Samaritans ” on this authoritative issue . He is also intending to oblige a multi - faith symposium on the topic to increase cognizance . Whether or not he is capable of convincing stubborn mind remains to be seen as the discipline has button-down and bighearted Catholics split , and evangelicals typically vehemently deny planetary thaw .
Still , the Pope is hopeful that his words can positively influence the outcome of the next UN Climate Change Conference , which is due to be held in Paris from November 30thto December 11th . Theultimate goalof this round of talks is to achieve , finally , a lawfully hold fast global agreement to reduce greenhouse gasoline emissions to a stratum that keeps global warmingbelow 2oC , which has circumvent us for 20 year .
Last class , the confluence was apply in Lima , Peru , which result in190 nationsreaching an agreement on how countries should harness mood alteration . While some regarded this as an important step towards achieving a orbicular climate alteration this year , many said it wastoo rickety to limit warming , andFrancis agrees : “ The encounter in Peru were nothing much , I was let down . There was a want of courage . ”
[ viaNew Scientist , the Guardian , io9andGlobal News ]
