The Climate, Environment and Energy Thread

[DJC]

Is it possible that extreme weather events were on the way regardless of what happens with the glob?  Scientific programs have shown that large amounts of volcanic activity have contributed to the cooling of the globe and previous ice ages.  After watching such programs its possible that these events would happen anyway isn't it?

No. 

The extreme weather events that we have been experiencing since the last decades of the 20th century are the result of climate change brought about by human activity.  That's why many earth scientists favour the use of the Anthropocene to denote the current  geological epoch that's defined by significant human impact on Earth's geology and ecosystems.  That includes, but is not limited to, anthropogenic climate change.

There might be the odd earth scientist that denies the reality of climate change but the overwhelming majority accept that anthropogenic climate change is real and we've probably waited too long before trying to redress the problem.  Those that come after us won't thank us, if they manage to survive.