Zen activism

I have read four articles on global warming today. They all conclude that the problems are accelerating faster and with more complexity than we ever imagined. For example, as sea water warms, cold water in the North Atlantic is rendered colder. Fishermen here are already noticing that the lobsters are coming later each year and caught later as well. I don't understand the thermodynamics but I know when you have to fish in cold weather it's a hard job out here. I also heard someone speak on NPR today on global warming. He pointed out that the effect of actions take several decades. That means everything we do to reduce the impact of global warming is a zen exercize because we are unlikely to see the consequences in our lifetime. It is like creating a bank account for grandchildren. It was Robert Watson speaking for the Cambridge Forum. The New York Times reports that 86 evangelicals are joining against global warming, despite cautions for the Bush administration: "Evangelical Climate Initiative". Today I am heartened because the rocks in the lee of cove shelters are iced with glossy white and I see some frozen waves.