Global warming

[Karen]

Global warming isn't a theory, it is a sad fact. It exists whether you believe in it or not. And while the Earth has warmed up and cooled down several times over its history, from what we can tell, this one is the "fault" of humanity. I am, however, hopeful that humanity can act to slow its progress before life become unsustainable.

I have, out of curiosity, checked, living two towns in from the ocean as we do, what would happen if sea levels rose dramatically. My house would still be fine, and on dry land, but I'd need a boat to get to church, and my alma mater would be flooded, but that part is no surprise, as Boston's "Back Bay" was created from swamp in the first place.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

It's not a matter of believing it or not, it is a theory based on lots and lots of hard data and research. It would be like choosing not to believe in Gravitational Theory.

I think we need more science education in this country so people understand the scientific method- scientists don't arrive at conclusions based on a whim, it takes years of valid testing and retesting hypotheses to arrive at a theory. That is actually what I am completing my master's thesis on- science education for the first 3 chapters and for my project, a unit on the scientific method and global warming. I will hopefully be done shortly!

[Randi]

I have, out of curiosity, checked, living two towns in from the ocean as we do, what would happen if sea levels rose dramatically. My house would still be fine, and on dry land, but I'd need a boat to get to church, and my alma mater would be flooded, but that part is no surprise, as Boston's "Back Bay" was created from swamp in the first place.

Karen, that's interesting. John did the same about 8-9 years ago. The map he came up with looked pretty scary - Denmark under 10 meters of water.

[Lady's Human]

When's that ice age going to start?

[cassiesmom]

I understood it better after I saw a documentary on PBS about the glaciers that showed pictures of them "calving". My mom and dad went on a cruise to Alaska and saw glaciers. Previous generations might not have been aware of the impact of modern living on the environment; I'm glad there has been "consciousness raising" about it.

[blue]

The Earth has been warming and cooling since its begining. Humans have very little impact on the warming or cooling cycles, especialy when it comes to CO2 emissions.

In the mid 70's we were warned that CO2 was going to plunge us into a new Ice Age, so we started curbing our CO2 output. So, since we have curbed our emissions more and more since the dire predictions of the 70's, why is a warming trend in climate change happening? It couldnt possibly have anything to do with solar activity could it?

One of the co founders of Green Peace left the orginization because of GP's participation in the global warming movement. GW is big business, and gets big money. It is also holding back third world nations from developing. Keeping third world nations as third world nations is killing people.

Ill make it easy for all of you to watch The Great Global Warming Swindle, link.

[pomtzu]

The Great Global Warming Swindle is just about as credible as "Loose Change" - the documentary about the 9/11 conspiracy theory.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Too many people consuming too many resources and producing too much waste.

Why does someone have to "believe" in Global Warming? Isn't the evidence of the damage we are doing to this planet apparent to those without blindfolds on?

I don't "believe" in electricity, or flight of heavier than air crafts or that the earth is round.

Somethings just "are" and don't, in my opinion, require belief or non-belief.

Global Warming is one of those.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Global warming isn't a theory, it is a sad fact.
It exists whether you believe in it or not.

And while the Earth has warmed up and cooled down several times over its history,
from what we can tell, this one is the "fault" of humanity.

It's too bad we can't convince EVERYone that Global Warming IS a FACT;
and needs EVERYone in the World to get together and turn the temperature down.
We seem to *burn* everything in sight - Oil, Coal, Trees, and even our Garbage!

Burn Less ~ Breathe Better.

[kokopup]

Global warming is a fact and putting our head in the sand and coming up with
these conspiracies to deny it is not responsible. Blue you probably still have a
W sticker on your jeep. You sound like you are cut from the same stock anyway. Living in Alaska the proof is all around you. Have you been outside lately.

[Catty1]

Okay, the climate IS changing and causing bad effects.

To heck with whatever is causing it - that argument is a waste of time.

The main point is - WHAT ARE WE DOING/GOING TO DO ABOUT IT????

JMO

[Edwina's Secretary]

Okay, the climate IS changing and causing bad effects.

To heck with whatever is causing it - that argument is a waste of time.

The main point is - WHAT ARE WE DOING/GOING TO DO ABOUT IT????

JMO

JMO...you are wrong to think "to heck with whatever is causing it".

If you cannot determine what is "causing it" you do not know what to do differently.

To solve a problem it is not enough to define the problem - you must also determine "probable cause." Else you will spend time, energy and resources chasing the wrong solution.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Okay, the climate IS changing and causing bad effects.

To heck with whatever is causing it - that argument is a waste of time.

The main point is - WHAT ARE WE DOING/GOING TO DO ABOUT IT????

"What's causing it ... is a waste of time" ????????

The steps in Problem Solving are usually:

1) Identify the problem = Global Warming - the evidence is everywhere

2) Determine the Cause = WHY is the Ice melting and the Planet warming?

3) Knowing the Cause(s) - develop plans to eliminate or minimize the "Causes".

I think determining WHAT's causing the Global Warming is kinda *important*.

/s/ Phred

[Edwina's Secretary]

For example - you define the problem as "the house is too cold".

To heck with the cause!

I'll put in a new furnace.

But the problem is - there is no insulation in the house.

So it is still too cold.

You have bought a new furnace and been cold for three more weeks. With no improvement in the problem. And now you must spend more money and time getting insulation put in the house.

Identification of the cause of a problem is crucial to solving it. The first time.

[Red 46]

I have not posted on here for months... too busy worrying about what Obama is going to CHANGE next and how bad it will be for all of us when it happens. Blue seems to be the only one who has a clue about this 'global warming hoax'. What is the matter with all the rest of you? It is junk science! The REAL scientists have been disputing the whole thing for years now, but the mainstream media will NOT print their results for us to read. Same old same old.....