In a recent speech, President Joe Biden declared that “climate change is the existential threat of our time” (1). In making this statement, Biden argued that climate change poses an imminent danger to humanity and requires drastic action from governments and individuals across the world. Through his remarks, he outlined the dangers associated with ignoring the changing global climate such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and increased air pollution (2). Moreover, he highlighted how these effects are already being felt in certain areas around the world.

Biden supported his position by pointing out some of the positive steps being taken by various countries including setting goals for net-zero emissions by 2050 or pledging support for carbon pricing schemes. He also appealed to people’s moral conscience urging them to take responsibility for their own actions (3). He emphasized that everyone has a role to play if we want to ensure a safe future for generations to come.