<p>The entire phrase “global warming” in itself is misleading. Not all places around the globe are getting warmer. Not only that, we are not entirely certain how rising sea levels will affect the climate. (For example, temperatures may rise but precipitation may also increase.) This is all presuming that global warming is either not human caused or world leaders do not take action.</p>
<p>“Assume the best, prepare for the worst” does not apply to this instance. That parts of the Earth will adhere to a trajectory for decades of increasing temperature and being more arid and to great severity is built on assumptions on top of assumptions. We have no idea what we are preparing for.</p>