Question: If CO2 is already causing so much devastation in the Pacific region, why is it necessary for the UN chief to fly there and sound the alarm?

UN CHIEF TO SOUND ALARM ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE ON UPCOMING VISIT TO PACIFIC REGION - ModernGhana.com

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will embark on a four-nation visit to Australia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands and Kiribati at the end of this week during which the issue of climate change will be a key focus.

“My visit has three main goals,” Mr. Ban told Member States of the General Assembly today. “To continue sounding the alarm about climate change; to get a firsthand sense of Pacific concerns, Pacific opportunities, Pacific hopes; and to participate in the Pacific Islands Forum.”