Yet most of the factors which cause "non global scale phenomenon" are in place around the world. Whether such factors in the aggregate impact the worlds climate is worthy of debate, the pollution cased by burning fossil fuels is not.
It matters not the cause of climate change: a natural phenomena, caused by man, or a combination of factors. If we are to thrive as a species we must adapt, for even small changes can bring about massive problems in terms of enough clean water, clean air and food production.
While I agree that eventually getting off fossil fuels is probably needed I have issues with the method. I also find the obsession with wind/solar to be perplexing, as these are the two technologies least likely to free us from fossil fuels. The trainsient nature of both would require massive storage to cover non windy/sunny periods, as well as to create a baseline generation to prevent rolling blackouts and brownouts. If global warming is such a dire cause why isn't fission being embraced as a stop gap to wean us off coal for electricity generation until they can finally get fusion to work? I know the waste issue, but at least it is concentrated, unlike fossil fuel waste which is spread into the atmosphere and disperesed.
It is my understanding that the new generation of reactors are safer and able to reprocess spent fuel rods obviating much of the storage problem. The problem with nuclear is public perception and of course the politics.
Solar will work in much of California and the West. If the cost of a full electric car and solar panels for our roof were not so very high, we would replace our second car and roof immediately. I look forward to the time we can do this, and stop sending our dollars to OPEC.
I believe the Federal Government - the president - ought to by executive order require all Federal Agencies except LE agencies & the military to place solar panels on the roof of their office buildings and purchase only hybrid or solar vehicles, when replacing their fleets. In doing so the cost to homeowners will drop and the new green energy industry will produce jobs. Seems to me a win-win for all but the coal and petroleum industries.