Letters to the future – The Coast Halifax

Nova Scotians share their messages of hope ahead of Paris.

Dear leaders of the 2015 Paris climate change conference,
Our planet is suffering due to the devastating effects of climate change. Oceans are dying, forests are disappearing and our air is becoming unbreathable. I am writing you today in hopes that you will do everything in your power to end this issue. Instead of letting your differences drive you apart, please protect the planet that unifies us. Work together and understand that you are much more than climate change advocates. You are protectors of humanity, and the world is watching.

We are facing much more than exponentially increasing temperatures. There has been a tremendous increase in greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. This is leading to devastating impacts on the planet we rely on. El Nino threatens millions as the weather forces become stronger and more extreme due to climate change. Climate change is intensifying, and we can no longer deny it. If we continue to ignore its consequences, we could face the next mass extinction.

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