Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they could be identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity, frequency, size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences in labor the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season of the times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation period
… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. (Luke 21:11).
… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (Luke 21:25)
… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)
… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy 3:1)
Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such prophecies from throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like a woman having labor pains, growing in intensity, frequency, size and duration.

Climate change is seriously threatening human health

By Isabelle Gerretsen, CNN Updated 8:13 AM ET, Tue June 4, 2019

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Extreme heat and more frequent floods increase the risk of diseases and injuries, according to scientists. Warmer temperatures are already triggering serious mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression.

Climate change poses a major threat to human health and is already having global impact by spreading infectious diseases and exacerbating mental health problems, experts warned Tuesday.

It is well known that rising temperatures are triggering more extreme weather events around the world.

But extreme heat and more frequent floods also increase the risk of diseases and injuries, according to 29 experts who form the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC).

“Climate change is already contributing to the burden of disease and premature mortality. Without prompt and effective action, the problems are forecast to worsen considerably,” the council said in a report.

This report adds weight to existing research that shows we are living in a time when climate change is impacting human health.

According to EASAC, climate change’s effects include:

Worsening mental health: Warmer temperatures, wildfires and air pollution are triggering post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, substance abuse and depression.

Increasing physical diseases: Even a small rise in temperature can cause health problems such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

Spreading mosquito-borne diseases: The distribution of the Aedes Albopictus mosquito, which carries dengue fever, is expanding across Europe due to changing temperatures.

UN climate scientists have warned that the world only has until 2030 to stem catastrophic levels of global warming, when temperatures are projected to reach the crucial threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

If global temperatures reach this threshold, an estimated 350 million people worldwide would be exposed to extreme heat stress sufficient to greatly reduce their labor productivity during the hottest months of the year, according to EASAC.

In November, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared climate change a “health emergency” after a report by The Lancet warned that “a rapidly changing climate has dire implications for every aspect of human life.”

Tackling climate change could save millions of lives and hundreds of billions of dollars by mid-century, according to a WHO report published in December.

EASAC came to a similar conclusion.

“Several hundred thousand premature deaths annually in the EU could be averted by a zero-carbon economy through reduced air pollution,” according to Dr Robin Fears, program director of EASAC Biosciences.

Fears said governments’ top priority should be to curb greenhouse gas emissions and reduce fossil fuel combustion.

Another effective solution is for governments to “promote healthier, more sustainable diets which will lower agriculture’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions,” he added.

Last month, climate experts urged the UK government to slash greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. If adopted, the target would be the most ambitious emissions reduction goal set by any large economy.

Luke 21:11

Pestilence of water pollution

Pestilence of air pollution

Pestilence of Aquatic Life

Pestilence of Animal Life

Pestilence of Livestock

Pestilence of Crops and Agriculture

Pestilence of plants and bio-diversity

Pestilence of Earth’s Biodiversity

Pestilence of Land

Destruction of Rainforest

Destruction of Seas, Lakes, Rivers

Destruction of Earth’s Biodiversity