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“We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it.” — Barack Obama
“We wait until we're teetering over the edge of the cliff— to weigh up the cost of falling.” - Author
"Humans always wait until its too late, or almost too late to act - just look as Climate Change" - Author
"Delaying inevitably inflates the cost of loss" - Author
“The greatest threat to our planet is waiting for someone else will save it.” - Author
Getting the world to act on Global Warming, before its too late, 'is like trying to nail Jell-O to a tree' - before it sets.

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Waiting, Waiting Seals Our Fate

We wait and wait
even when doom draws near
until too late, or almost too late-
delaying sears fate to crystal clear
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
If you didn't see my reply to your comment, I said thanks for the honor of a win in your contest
Dietrich Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Oh, what a well written grook. I noticed Suzette had a new contest going on about a grook. I wonder if this is for her contest
Anderson Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Yes entered, inspired by.
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