Do we have a Planet B?

Tue., Dec. 18, 2018

Discussions about global warming reminded me of coronary artery disease! I had chest discomfort. This was due to a 90 percent occlusion of the “widow maker” artery, that produces fatal heart attacks in men. A stent rectified this 15 years ago.

I recently asked my GP if it would be prudent to see if it was still open. He said, if I had symptoms, it would be worthwhile. That symptom might be fatal. I am 73, which gives me some perspective about extreme climate events, overall trends in CO2 and world atmospheric temperatures. Global warming is real. Once it reaches its “tipping point” it will be irreversible, and we will be toast! Can we take that risk?

David Webb

Spokane

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