On the Cusp of History David W. Golding PhD, DSc, DCL (Hon) Honorary Fellow, University of Newcastle; Development Coordinator, Make Poverty History NE Regional Spokesperson for Tearfund

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On the Cusp of History
David W. Golding PhD, DSc, DCL (Hon)
Honorary Fellow, University of Newcastle
Development Coordinator, Make Poverty History NE
Regional Spokesperson for Tearfund
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• When I consider the magnitude
• of the subject which I am
• to bring before the house
• (William Wilberforce, 12th May 1789).

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Global warming the evidence for its reality and
cause is overwhelming
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Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have
risen dramatically since the start of the
industrial revolution.
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Only the greenhouse gas effect accounts for the
recent rise in global temperature.
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The impression of confusion, disagreement or
discord among climate scientists is incorrect
(Dr Naomi Oreskes).
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Global warming the threat it poses is
unprecedented
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Never before have we faced such a global
threat(Lord Robert May, President of the Royal
Society)
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Global warming our responsibility is
inescapable
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ZewdieTamirat attempts a smile
for the cameraman.
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Rising sea levels which have twice washed away
his fragile home
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Victims of Hurricane Mitch
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The impacts of climate change will fall
disproportionately upon the poor (Dr Rajendra
Pachauri, Chair of IPCC)
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How could I look my grandchildren in the eye
and say I knew about this and did nothing?
(Sir David Attenborough)
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Conclusion on the Cusp of History
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I urge government, development and environmental
organisations to work together (Archbishop
Desmond Tutu)