Environment - March 2007

Scientists criticizing Gore:

"Current scientific consensus holds that human industrial activity has sharply increased the amounts of carbon dioxide and other "greenhouse gases" in the atmosphere, and that average temperatures worldwide will rise for at least the next century — but at a much more gradual rate than that depicted in "An Inconvenient Truth."

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258462,00.html

Warming on Mars:

"While evidence suggests fluctuations in solar activity can affect climate on Earth, and that it has done so in the past, the majority of climate scientists and astrophysicists agree that the sun is not to blame for the current and historically sudden uptick in global temperatures on Earth, which seems to be mostly a mess created by our own species."

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258342,00.html

Junkscience is no longer highlighted.

Look at "Climate Change" here. No denial stories.

http://www.foxnews.com/science/naturalscience/

2007-03-13 12:13:59 · 2 answers · asked by Bob 7

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what do powere plants use cooling towers for?

what is it to prevent?

2007-03-13 12:12:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

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What are some natural occurances of circles in nature?

I need to know 5, and I already know 2:

-the aftermath of a water droplet falling into a body of water
-the moon

...the sun isn't REALLY a circle... and I can't think of anything else...

2007-03-13 12:07:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Why do so many people waste electricity?

2007-03-13 11:59:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

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global warming's effect on the earth.?

I am doing and essay to become eligable to go to the umn next year as a pseo student [post secondary enrollment options]. my paper is on global warming and if you know alot about it please answer me with as much information as you can dont just get it all of the internet just give me straight out answers on what you believe and why its happening and what we could do to change it. i chose this topic because its a great debate and it will for sure help me to get in to the umn and make me so much happier and ahead in high school. thanks so much if you are willing to help.

2007-03-13 11:37:51 · 3 answers · asked by jc 2

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Has it been proven that man is the biggest cause of global warming?

I am trying to make my mind up about global warming and what is causing it. I have come across a lot of evidence that temperatures have been rising in the last few decades, as well as evidence of increased levels of greenhouse gases including CO2. But there seems to be no clear link between the two that I can find, other than that they occur at the same time. Can someone point me to a place where this is cleary explained and proven?

2007-03-13 11:35:10 · 22 answers · asked by fiddefura 2

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Which would cause the highest emissions of carbon when we go on holiday to France?

When we go on holiday there will be 5 of us. Would the equivalent carbon emissions for 5 people on a plane, or train be significantly lower, or higher than if we go in our petrol fuelled family car? How do I work this out?

2007-03-13 11:30:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

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What (& how) affects a stream's conductivity (sediment content)?

ie. in relation to storm hydrograph / base flow / through flow / rock or soil type / aspect / gradient of hill / shape of drainage basin / land use / vegetation?

Pls help xx

2007-03-13 10:47:19 · 3 answers · asked by Polka Dot 1

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planting trees in the northern hemisphere to offset carbon emissions?

does planting trees actually offset carbon emissions? i've heard varying answers to this but would like some sources on actual scientific evidence - i.e. please don't give me 'in my opinon' answers!!

2007-03-13 10:36:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

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What should I do to achieve as top contributor?

2007-03-13 10:18:05 · 6 answers · asked by lovealice 2

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my daughter likes bugs and I bought a bug maze like thing. What bugs should we collect?

The maze has pods w/tubes, all transparent to watch the bugs. We live in NYC and the only bugs I can think of I don't want in the house (read: roaches and ants). My daughter likes potato (roly poly) bugs, but it's not quite spring in NYC yet and I don't know what they like to eat and I think they prefer to hide under rocks, thus not an interesting bug. Any suggestions on what bugs, what do they eat and are they interesting?

2007-03-13 10:16:51 · 5 answers · asked by bundle 2

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Who is to blame for global warming?

Well you just tell me your opinion? And thanks for answering. :)

2007-03-13 10:12:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Do those hand dryers in the public restrooms REALLY save the environment?

You know, those dryers that blow hot air all over your hands, you're rubbing your hands together and eventually (like after a minute) your hands are dry. On the dryer, they have a message saying "This hand dryer saves the environment by reducing the number of trees that are cut down and keeps the restroom clean by preventing unnecessary refuse."

I'd like to see a comparison of the environmental impact of one of these dryers vs. the paper towel method.

2007-03-13 10:01:35 · 5 answers · asked by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6

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Project Idea for Solar Energy?

need help for project idea for my science assignment.
have to fit in either POSTER or MODEL.
greatly appreciated.

2007-03-13 09:48:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Please explain why you DON'T think CO2 is a contributing factor in global warming.?

Allot of answers in a previous question has me curious, esspecially since i am now leaning toward human accleration of the otherwise cylic behavior of earths atmosphere.

2007-03-13 09:47:25 · 12 answers · asked by ROCKET 3

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affect of noise pollution in work place from radio?

2007-03-13 09:45:59 · 8 answers · asked by peggy l 1

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how many animals are killed by fur clothing usage?

racoon or even a bear!

2007-03-13 09:43:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous