Commenting on the recent endorsement of Bernie Sanders by organizations behind the Green New Deal and the Sunrise movement, Robinson writes that climate solutions should take precedent over social revolutions. Robinson argues that most of the current approaches to addressing climate change are futile because they promise a lot and deliver very little. The article discloses that the world needs to curb its carbon emissions before climate change reaches a point of no return. Robinson writes that instead of being distracted by the bold promises that politicians make, the USA should push legislators to pass the myriad environmental laws. Most of the theories that are espoused by many climate change organizations are well-meaning but will ultimately fall short if there is a reluctance to implement them accordingly. Robinson uses the example of Cuba and Venezuela, who have already implemented some of the political theories which could allegedly help stop climate change with little positive results. Robinson thus argues that politics should be set aside, and the focus should be on the climate change revolution. This revolution can be successful through the enactment of decisive legislation. Laws such as the Resilient Federal Forests Act can go a long way in protecting the environment. The government needs to work with the private sector to implement policies that can help alleviate the problems of climate change. Furthermore, the private sector can play an essential role in coming up with technologies and practices that reduce carbon emission. Robinson urges the youth to perform their civic duty and vote in politicians that can make positive changes.
The article shows the far-reaching impacts of climate change. From the course, climate change has implications beyond the ecology. Climate change affects the political, social, and even cultural aspects of society. From the article, climate change has revolutionized the social and economic practices of people in states such as Iowa and Nebraska as they adjust to the effects of climate change. Noting the extent of the impacts of climate change supports the concept of increased immigration as a result of climate change. If the world does not quickly move to address climate change, the phenomenon could adversely affect political and social institutions that are essential to the nation. For instance, the farmers in Iowa whose livelihoods are being affected, climate change will inform their political choices in the future. The article also touches on another issue, which is that in as much as the government should prioritize the curbing of carbon emissions using legal and economic measures, it should also address the challenges facing people who have been affected by this phenomenon. The government should work towards ensuring people who are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, such as farmers, are shielded economically and socially. The government should also work with the private sector and international organizations to help nations that do not have the resources to fight climate change. Assisting other countries is essential because if climate change is not addressed in these nations, the effects could reach far beyond their borders and affect the United States as seen with the issue of increased migration of people as a result of climate change