Sometimes it's hard to visualize the effects of climate change, but a graphic that shows what the Santa Monica Pier could look like in less than 100 years if temperatures continue to rise certainly puts things into perspective.
In the graphic, the left side depicts what the Santa Monica Pier could look like if we sharply reduce carbon pollution, with most of the scenic spot still in existence. The right side shows what could happen if we continue on our current carbon path: a pier that's mostly covered with rising sea levels.Climate Central via TODAY
"Those are the kind of things I think that will resonate because I think sometimes people almost lose sight of it," she said."You almost hear 'climate change,' and there are some like Greta who take it seriously and then others who just kind of say, 'OK, let me just recycle that and keep it moving,' but it's so much more than that.
That “theory” is a pretty strong one that’s already affecting us. You sound a bit glib on it’s urgency.
The key word here is potential. That's only a theory. Not reality.