A new perspective for the 'sceptics'.
So let's say that Climate Change is not our fault, let's just rule out the "Are we to blame"-question.
I hear a lot of people who claim it's the sun etc, not humans, that's to blame say:
"Let's learn to adapt in the world that's to come instead". Well, there's the problem. We don't want to have to adapt to that world.
That world means that the red dust in Sydney* will be commonplace in a large part of the USA (Southwest to be specific).
That world means that most of countries like Holland will be covered with water (not 10 feet, but just 1 inch is enough to ruin all crops etc), and countries like the Maldives will disappear or move (the Maldives have already set up a fund to buy their new land).
That world means that wildfire-season such as in California will be all-year round.
That world means that deserts will grow, and natural disasters (i.e. Katrina) will get not only stronger, but more common.
All of these factors mean that there's going to be less food, less stable governments, starvation, higher prices on ALL products (foods, iPods, everything), civil wars, wars between countries, and yes, more terrorism.
Now if you've read this far, you're probably not a "sceptic", but I'd be glad to be proven wrong.
Well, the climate is changing, and not to our liking. Should we say "well, we're screwed", and accept it, or should we look at options to lower the temperature? If lowering green house gases could help slow down climate change, isn't it worth trying? If geoengineering can help slow down climate change, isn't it worth trying?
Sure, it's not as cool as the Armageddon nuke in the asteroid, but we'd still use science to conquer (what in your opinion is) a fate we didn't create for ourselves, but was handed to us by mother nature?
So the simple question: Assuming we're not at fault for climate change, shouldn't we take steps to protect our way of life, if possible, instead of letting our world create misery for us (and other lifeforms on the planet)?
* - http://www.boudist.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/sydney-red-dust-storm-17.jpg