ACT's Present Position on Climate Change

ACT believes, on the basis of very strong evidence, that accelerating global climate change is a reality, and that this acceleration is caused by human activities, specifically the injection of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Though it is not possible to predict the exact consequences of the overall warming trend that this increase in the greenhouse effect creates, ACT also believes that it is sensible to expect that some local changes may have very negative effects on vulnerable populations, both human and otherwise.

Indeed, it is already obvious that many areas—notably the temperate zones where humans live—are becoming drier, putting increased pressure on already scant water resources. Over time, the more our planet warms, the fewer winners and the more losers there will be. Therefore, both mitigation and adaptation strategies are needed.

Read more about ACT and mitigating climate change.