Utah coal waiting to be loaded into trucks in May 2014. Photo by George Frey/Getty Images.

At long last he did it – he came out with a strong, unequivocal statement on the need to fight climate change.

Yep, actor Mark Ruffalo is urging action.

I’m angry that we are still debating climate change, and that despite the reams of science-based evidence for it, there are still those who ignore the facts. I’m angry that we’re heavily investing in fossil fuels to power our nation, when greater investment in renewable energy represents jobs, energy stability — and the sustainability of life as we know it….

Make no mistake. We are in a race against climate change. If we don’t make dramatic changes — soon — it won’t matter what political faction we align ourselves with or how much wealth we amass. We need more grassroots activism and a commitment to live our American values. We don’t need a superhero, but maybe we do need more people to get angry and turn that into action. – Excerpts from Mark Ruffalo piece published this week on Grist

Apparently, as well, Pope Francis has had something to say on this topic. You can find that here.