Which is greatest threat to us? Terrorism, Pandemic Flu or Global warming?

Hi
Just back from Cornwall where I visited an elderly relative. She is 85 and has a memory like the KGB archives! She was talking to me about people and events more than 60 years ago with more clarity than I have about yesterday.

One thing struck me though when we chatted about current affairs and clearly the flu epidemic of 1918 was far more real to her than terrorism or global warming. Despite the tv news and papers and she does not even comprehend the internet. As a little girl, the generation who had lived through that pandemic had brought it to life for her in a way that modern media could not do with global warming.

And you know, maybe that's part of the problem. The effects of climate change and global warming are hard to grasp for most of us, just like the Boxing Day Tsunami was, unless you experienced it first hand.

So which of the 3 things in the title do you identify with as the biggest threat to our future security? Terrorism, Pandemic Flu or Global Warming?

The day after the 7/7 bombs, many people cancelled travelling on buses, trains and the tubes for fear of terrorism. A considerable reaction to a perceived threat, yet the statistical chance of being a victim was very remote. But they took action to reduce the threat?

But what is the statistical chance of you or a family member ultimately being affected by global warming? And what action are you taking to reduce that threat?

Have a great evening.

Denny