Carl Sagan’s Warning on Global Warming

Are We Listening?

Decades before climate change dominated headlines, Carl Sagan warned us—drawing lessons from Venus’ runaway greenhouse effect to highlight the dangers of unchecked carbon dioxide emissions.

Yet, nearly 45 years later, we’re still playing catch-up. Rising seas, extreme weather, and ecosystem tipping points prove Sagan’s foresight. Sagan’s words remain a call to action:

"The solution requires a perspective that embraces the planet and the future—because we are all in this greenhouse together."

Are we finally ready to listen?

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