Thursday, July 3, 2008 - Globe And Mail
After what many liberal environmentalists are referring to as “Natures Oceanic Revenge” residents of Canada’s inhospitable north are coming forward with more tales of increased acts of violence amongst the usually peaceful wildlife. The stories range from one man telling of being attacked while ice fishing by a rampaging polar bear, to wolf packs attacking northern campers, to seals assaulting children. Lizzy Monroe, an arctic environmentalist had this to say about the incidents:
“We can only destroy our environment for so long before it comes for revenge, if we don’t put a stop to Global warming the Arctic will see to it that it kills us before it disappears.”
Is there any truth to this though? Can changing climes caused by Global Warming really cause animals to frenzy on the people responsible? We asked Tristan Huang, a expert on arctic animals.
“Well. It’s unlikely that these attacks are targeting those responsible per se. However it is not at all unreasonable to assume that the increase in seasonal temperatures could cause these animals to become agitated to the point of violence. “
[Photo of Tristan attached]
Tags: Arctic, Global Warming
