Butterfly Lessons informs that the evolutionary effects of global warming can already be seen in some species.
At first I was skeptical as to whether the migrational patters of butterflies or the breeding time for mosquitoes is really something that is relevant and important. It then occurred to me that these seemingly simple species have been adapting to subtle climate changes throughout their history. Their awareness of the environment and the way that they adapt to changes is could be an excellent alternative way of measuring global warming progress from a biological perspective. I believe that observing the variations that species are making to adapt to a warmer climate is a great gauge for measuring global warming.
Observing and publishing various indicators of global warming such as CO2 concentrations may be the most accurate form of analysis. Yet although this scientific data affects everyone, the general public may feel removed from global warming discussions purely because a lack of knowledge on what numbers like CO2 in parts per million indicate. If scientist can show how this scientific data affects everyday organism, like was done in "Butterfly Lessons", the public may too be able to recognize the problems facing our planet and act on it.
At first I was skeptical as to whether the migrational patters of butterflies or the breeding time for mosquitoes is really something that is relevant and important. It then occurred to me that these seemingly simple species have been adapting to subtle climate changes throughout their history. Their awareness of the environment and the way that they adapt to changes is could be an excellent alternative way of measuring global warming progress from a biological perspective. I believe that observing the variations that species are making to adapt to a warmer climate is a great gauge for measuring global warming.
Observing and publishing various indicators of global warming such as CO2 concentrations may be the most accurate form of analysis. Yet although this scientific data affects everyone, the general public may feel removed from global warming discussions purely because a lack of knowledge on what numbers like CO2 in parts per million indicate. If scientist can show how this scientific data affects everyday organism, like was done in "Butterfly Lessons", the public may too be able to recognize the problems facing our planet and act on it.
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