Sweden’s king speaks out on climate change

SIKU CIRCUMPOLAR NEWS SERVICE

Sweden’s King Caril XVI Gustaf said Hurricane Katrina, feared to have killed thousands of people in the United States, could be a harbinger of worse catastrophes to come. He told reporters he was deeply shaken by the damage and suffering of millions of people.

“It is quite clear that the world’s climate is changing and we should take note,” he said. “The hurricane catastrophe in the United States should be a wakeup call for all of us.”