Environment - July 2006

Since surface life is so perilous from external threats (like supernovas and asteroids) and internal threats like global climate change (warming or icing), droughts, storms, air-borne diseases, etc., could and should we move our civilization underground (and/or underwater) to escape these perils?

2006-07-01 13:26:38 · 12 answers · asked by Pandak 5

2006-07-01 13:15:44 · 18 answers · asked by Frosty0 0 1

I just sailed back from Bermuda. In Bermuda the water is an incredibe blue color, which changes a bit based on bottom structure (sand or coral), and sunlight or cloudy, and depth of water. As we sailed back the ocean depth increased and the color went from this beautiful deep blue to an almost purple color. We went through the gulf stream, and I was too intent on the helm to notice the color of the water, but then after the gulf stream the water turned a dark blue to a greenish blue.

The crew had long arguments about this that were thankfully broken up by the sighting of a shark.

I thought that silt runoff from rivers allowed greater plant diversity, and therefore more yellow tint (blue plus yellow =green)

R thought that the color was a result of pollution.

C brought in that the gulf stream acts as a barrier, and water on the inland side is of different temperatures, and supports plant and microbrial life.

J&B had ideas but were too smart to get involved.

any clues?

2006-07-01 13:11:15 · 9 answers · asked by catboat sailor 1

It seems that cost is a big decision factor for a lot of people and for the manufacturers, what can be done to get the price down on these devices so that they are more affordable and so that the demand for the products increases?

2006-07-01 12:46:38 · 10 answers · asked by rodneycrater 3

This could include exhausting or releasing or creating as a byproduct - pollutants, green house gasses, toxins, excessive heat, or any other harmful item or even using too much energy to perform the process, or wasting too much raw product or natural resource.

2006-07-01 12:03:23 · 12 answers · asked by rodneycrater 3

2006-07-01 11:51:47 · 28 answers · asked by College Kid 5

We have the Polar Caps. Earth is 75 percent covered with water. Although most of that is salt water, technology exists to convert salt water to drinkable fresh water. Is the process that difficult or expensive???

2006-07-01 11:44:02 · 22 answers · asked by FrozenCloud 3

2006-07-01 10:44:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

or more simply... why do people actually believe Ozone depletion never occurs? My guess is that these people live somewhere in the jungle and never got an education. maybe someone who doesnt believe in global warming can asnwer me.

and no.. the government is brainwashing people to believe this. Through studying and science we can put 1+1 together.

2006-07-01 10:42:00 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-01 10:41:00 · 10 answers · asked by Lee E Elder 1

I mean, look at the tsunami, a couple of years ago. In nature, the animals r always the first to know, whereas us humans have know idea what's about to happen. I hope u get my point

2006-07-01 10:07:37 · 26 answers · asked by THE ONE 3

2006-07-01 09:49:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a lot of old cd's and d-v-d s (junk) but instead of throwing them out is there any way to reuse them like in a project or something? Any ideas? Thanks

2006-07-01 09:12:01 · 22 answers · asked by confused 6

2006-07-01 09:00:27 · 11 answers · asked by Steve R 2

So how did they melt? Temperature rise from SUV and industrialization? What would the temperature of the Earth look like in a graph over time ... a straight line or only started to rise with Al Gore?

2006-07-01 08:55:39 · 8 answers · asked by anonymous 2

It sounds so promising. I'd probably get one but I bet it's going to be really expensive when it comes out to the public.

2006-07-01 08:49:52 · 16 answers · asked by curly3top 1

There are many cities and towns that offer no public transportaion choice, thus there are more personal vehicles in use. Should these places take an environmental innitiative to change this, or should anything be done at all?

2006-07-01 07:38:27 · 20 answers · asked by chi bebe 3

The world's oceans are becoming more acidic which in turn are damaging shell making organisms including coral reefs.

2006-07-01 07:07:59 · 7 answers · asked by melowd 2

2006-07-01 06:38:44 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

We put the waste and strong bombs in a rocket(s) and send it/them several thousands of miles away from earth. Then, the code to set off the bomb is executed.

2006-07-01 06:31:53 · 8 answers · asked by Cliffather 2

Both have negative effects on the environment..which is better to use..in your opinion?

2006-07-01 06:31:08 · 20 answers · asked by ritabird1 3

2006-07-01 06:01:07 · 12 answers · asked by Live oak 1

2006-07-01 05:09:08 · 17 answers · asked by Outlaw 5

2006-07-01 04:54:57 · 5 answers · asked by James M 1

I keep searching for effective ways to affect people's attitudes. Setting an example is important, of course. I think scare tactics often backfire. What has worked for you?

2006-07-01 04:47:48 · 18 answers · asked by Nancy H 1

Is styrofoam, glass, banana peels, gum biodegradable, etc.?

2006-07-01 04:43:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you think, He says the tribulation could begin in 2018..He gives good facts!

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2006-07-01 04:16:28 · 10 answers · asked by JesusFreak 1

Within the past, ideas on global warming have surfaced and are bringing many concerns. Due to this, I did a research paper on global warming and its effects, causing me to become deeply concerned. It has been brought to my attention that my city mayor has not signed the Climate Protection Act, I would like to change this.

2006-07-01 03:50:06 · 7 answers · asked by . 3

Silly question I know. Scientists believe Venus used to be just like Earth, however now Venus is called Earths 'troubled sister.' Venus is inhospitable and is composed mostly of carbon dioxide with several layers of clouds thick with sulfuric acid. This dense atmosphere produces a greenhouse effect that raises Venus' surface temperature by about 900 degrees. My point is if like-humans did not inhabit Venus and ruin it, then maybe no matter what we do here to protect Earth it will wind up like Venus one day because of natural progression.

2006-07-01 03:50:00 · 7 answers · asked by ? 4

2006-07-01 03:46:44 · 3 answers · asked by Kathryn S 1