And this is what happens when we don't listen to science- Francesca Bartos 2nd

A rise in pine beetle populations that is DIRECTLY LINKED to Global warming has caused devastating damage to the pine forests of New Jersey. This is a prime example of how small changes in weather such as a rise in temperature at night can seriously harm an ecosystem. The bitter cold nights which used to tone down the beetle population have thawed allowing the insect to thrive. So what? Now there are more beetles, but they damage trees which are a source of food,and shelter for other animals. Trees also prevent soil erosion, the chain reaction is endless.And I am going to just copy and paste a direct paragraph here

" Scientists say it is a striking example of the way seemingly small climatic changes are disturbing the balance of nature. They see these changes as a warning of the costly impact that is likely to come with continued high emissions of greenhouse gases."

I would not normally rely so heavily on a quote but this is ridiculous and human negligence makes me sad.

that was the fifth paragraph of this handy article http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/02/science/earth/in-new-jersey-pines-trouble-arrives-on-six-legs.html?ref=us&_r=0