It’s bad news folks, but maybe this new climate change report will galvanise some real action | The Independent
Analysis: As a major new climate report paints a bleak picture of a warmer world, Josh Gabbatiss asks if it will be enough to make people sit up and listen I ts easy to become numb to stories about climate change . The headlines become more and more dramatic, the conclusions more terrifying, but its such a big, unwieldy topic, and who has time to be constantly worried about environmental Armageddon? Hailed by the scientific community as a true game changer, a moment for the history books, a new climate report from the UN may have what it takes to pierce this climate apathy. Its not because the conclusions are particularly new. As the report is based on thousands of existing scientific studies, followers of environmental news will already be familiar with stories of coral dying , sea ice melting and Pacific islanders forced from their ancestral homes. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Log in New to The Independent? Or if you would prefer: Want an ad-free experience? Hi {{indy.fullName}}