Two thousand scientists sign letter to Senate demanding climate change action

"We call on our nation's leaders to swiftly establish and implement policies to bring about deep reductions in heat-trapping emissions. The strength of the science on climate change compels us to warn the nation about the growing risk of irreversible consequences as global average temperatures continue to increase."—From a letter co-signed by more than 2,000 scientists, demanding the US Senate take immediate action to solve the climate crisis. (via Al Gore)