The Pope's Most Powerful Quotes About Climate Change
"We are at the limits of suicide."
Pope Francis warned that the world is on the brink of "suicide" if it doesn't address climate change.
"I can say to you 'now or never'," he said on Monday, according to Reuters. "Every year the problems are getting worse. We are at the limits. If I may use a strong word I would say that we are at the limits of suicide."
The Pope has made climate change a core issue of his papacy and he has said that it is humanity's responsibility to take care of the planet God created.
Here are some of his most poignant statements on the issue:
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VOCABULARY:
1. address - think about and begin to deal with (an issue or problem).
2. papacy - the office or authority of the pope.
3. poignant - evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
4. generation - all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
5. filth - disgusting dirt.
DISCUSSION:
1. Do churches in Korea address the issue of climate change?
2. How is the issue of climate change being handled in your ｃountry?
3. In your opinion, what are the immediate dangers of climate change?
4. Realistically, what are the most plausible ways to avoid climate change?
5. If we cannot stop drastic climate change, are you prepared for its toll on our environment?
