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Climate Change and Fossil Fuels FAQs
“Climate change is real, and it’s our responsibility as stewards to do what we can to limit the damage done to God’s creation.” Elder Steven E. Snow of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints General Authority Seventies Environmental issues and impacts are increasingly being considered at every level of government. Here are some frequently asked questions about climate change and fossil fuels. What is climate change? Climate change refers to a long-term change in the earth’s climate and weather patterns. On a global scale, the climate has warmed by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit. While this may seem like a small amount, the earth’s average annual temperature fluctuated by…