Denial is no longer an option from "summary" of We Are the Weather by Jonathan Safran Foer
The idea that denial is no longer an option is a challenging one. It requires us to confront uncomfortable truths about the impact of our actions on the environment. It demands that we acknowledge the reality of climate change and take responsibility for our role in exacerbating it. It compels us to move beyond mere acknowledgment and towards meaningful action. To deny the reality of climate change is to ignore the overwhelming scientific consensus that it is happening and that human activity is a significant factor in its acceleration. It is to turn a blind eye to the evidence of rising global temperatures, melting ice caps, and increasingly severe weather events. It is to prioritize short-term convenience over the long-term health of our planet and all its inhab...
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