Environment - August 2007

I want to calculate the carbon footprint for my home's electrical energy usage. Is there credible site that offers this capability in US tons? Everything I've found so far is UK based and offers results (I assume) according to their air pollution restrictions and in metric tonnes.

2007-08-22 07:32:17 · 1 answers · asked by eric_seeger 2 in Green Living

It comes out of the ground every thirteen years. The only thing on it's mind is mating. And it is like a beetle. If you are riding your bike down the street and it comes flying and hits you, it'll leave a bruise. What is this called?

2007-08-22 06:41:55 · 13 answers · asked by L 1 in Other - Environment

2007-08-22 06:23:38 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Conservation

do we need to worry about global warming or is it just a freak fake or something?

(personaly, somewhat, i believe that we do need to worry about it...)

if you have seen An Inconvinient (however u spell that) Truth by Al Gore, you can see he believes in the ice ages.. i personally dont though.. but i still strongly recommend this movie.

lil_skillz123@yahoo.com

2007-08-22 06:03:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

Ok, well I'm 15 and I've heard a lot about global warming and climate change. I wanted to know if that's actually true or not. I watched "An Inconvinient Truth" by Al Gore in Geo, and my teacher said that all of that was true. Is the climate really going to change and be catastrophic in my lifetime? Or is it just a natural thing that we're going through and everything's gonna be alright? Also, if global warming is true then why are the presidents and prime ministers not doing anything? Are they thinking only about their economy and not what's better for the world or do they not care and think, "Oh, who cares? I'm gonna die soon and the other ppl can look after that problem." What if it's too late then?

2007-08-22 05:42:03 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

I'm working on a pamphlet about global warming to hand out at my school and i was going to use some of the facts in that book, but then someone told me that it wasn't a reliable source.

2007-08-22 05:33:17 · 21 answers · asked by ~*Jackie*~ 2 in Global Warming

Would you do this to save the planet?

Dr. Jim Hansen (chief US climatologist) was quoted in UK magazine The Economist (like "Time" magazine in the US) as saying, 'We've got a 10-year window to save this planet".

Would you, or not, do this? (The current issue of Scientific American on the newstands right now, with a special article on the global warming, paints a very grim picture of Climate Change.)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqqW6K-sb9E

2007-08-22 05:00:30 · 14 answers · asked by Grasshopper 1 in Global Warming

Washington DC - An abundance of new peer-reviewed studies, analysis, and data error discoveries in the last several months has prompted scientists to declare that fear of catastrophic man-made global warming "bites the dust" and the scientific underpinnings for alarm may be "falling apart." The latest study to cast doubt on climate fears finds that even a doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide would not have the previously predicted dire impacts on global temperatures. This new study is not unique, as a host of recent peer-reviewed studies have cast a chill on global warming fears.
"Anthropogenic (man-made) global warming bites the dust," declared astronomer Dr. Ian Wilson after reviewing the new study which has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Geophysical Research.

http://epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Minority.Blogs&ContentRecord_id=84e9e44a-802a-23ad-493a-b35d0842fed8&Issue_id=

2007-08-22 04:28:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

why doesn't everyone just drink more water?

2007-08-22 04:23:23 · 11 answers · asked by Marie 2 in Global Warming

It was cooling, warming-what's next?

2007-08-22 03:50:08 · 8 answers · asked by No Black Box 5 in Global Warming

I posted a response to Jello's question about peer review. I'd welcome your comments.

2007-08-22 03:42:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

In an effort to raise the level of discourse on these pages, I commend the following sites to your attention:

http://www.coyoteblog.com/coyote_blog/2007/07/table-of-conten.html
http://www.climateaudit.org/

The first site is written by a non-scientist, but he's clearly a smart guy and is thinking rationally about the issues. He makes some good points, although on others he's simply uninformed.

The second site is by a guy who is really looking hard at the data, trying to find flaws in methodology. He is biased: his goal is to debunk anthropogenic global warming, but he is constrained by the scientific process. He tends to a little crankiness about access to original data and algorithms, but hey, that's OK.

So I suggest you deniers read these sites, and let's have some genuinely rational discussions about real issues.

2007-08-22 03:27:19 · 4 answers · asked by cosmo 7 in Global Warming

how can we separate hydrogen from air or water and also how hydrogen is used as a fuel

2007-08-22 02:30:06 · 4 answers · asked by aravinthan 1 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

In my area, many dogs regularly *** and ***** (i'm a witness) and lick my neighbors' windows. Of course, that kind of behavior makes me furious, but mysteriously, clovers grow on the ground exposed to dog secretions. So my question is precisely, what kind of relationship lies between the chemical components in a dog's organism and the prerequisites for a clover to grow?

2007-08-22 02:11:53 · 1 answers · asked by Roy Nicolas 5 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

2007-08-22 02:11:05 · 7 answers · asked by CrazyFarmer 5 in Green Living

I am getting conflicting information when I search for answers.

Some people claim that the act of unplugging and then plugging in again later uses more energy then just leaving a device plugged in.

Others claim that unplugging devices (computer, microwave etc) when not in use for several hours at a time, saves energy.

Does anyone really know which one is correct? Will I see a reduction on my electric bill if I unplug my microwave, computer etc. when not in use and overnight?

2007-08-22 01:59:19 · 5 answers · asked by KathyS 7 in Green Living

I have no doubt that a group of Chiropractors would review information from their peer and recommend a spinal readjustment over surgery.

I have no doubt that a paper discussing changing water into wine would pass peer review standards of Theologians.

Would ANYONE think that a dissertation that global warming was man made and real WOULDN'T pass peer review of Climatologist? I would be shocked if one was rejected!

Remember - Mann's hockey stick and Hansen's Y2K problem got by their peers. Maybe they were scared to question people of their stature. Their errors were discovered and corrected by a mining engineer.

Science shouldn't be accepted until it's independently verified. Not accepted if your buddy agrees with you. (as long as you peer review his work first.)

2007-08-22 01:56:05 · 7 answers · asked by Dr Jello 7 in Global Warming

Why have street lights on roads and roundabouts? You see there are these things called Headlights they often come in pairs and are on all vehicles, they light up the way for us and there are these things called reflectors which also assist when the the headlights hit these they bounce back and create even more light.

Then we could all watch the activities of the beautiful night sky and SAVE ENERGY, NUCLEAR WASTE and MONEY.

The street light Manufacturers could get more useful jobs instead such as, the Production of Solar Lanterns which aren't as bright but would be more harmonic and still guide the drunk drivers and people who don't look at the roads whist driving.

And limit the amount of offensive Christmas lights!

2007-08-22 01:02:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

In Arizona, we have somewhat of a water crisis every year. The idea is to distribute the "toilet tummy", to the masses @ a ridiculusly low price, and it saves 80oz. - 160 oz. of water per flush while not affecting the pressure. You can buy toilet-tummy units in bulk, each unit consisting of 2 toilet tummies, for as low as 60 cents per unit when buying anywhere from 400-1200 units. I want to actively distribute this product in Tucson door-2-door, and petition the city to adopt the measure if it's serious about water conservation, or if it's citizens truly are. If not, then we can shift the funding onto something we actually express concern over.

Is this going to be an effective tactic?

2007-08-22 00:42:38 · 2 answers · asked by Betrayed King 5 in Conservation

2007-08-21 23:26:00 · 16 answers · asked by g g 2 in Global Warming

2007-08-21 22:52:11 · 3 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Environment

This is a question that has been on my mind for sometime, and i am doing research on it. Opinions or websites are appreciated.

2007-08-21 22:24:49 · 10 answers · asked by kerozene333 1 in Global Warming

watch video at this link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzJZJjo9MNA

Other videos online on how to do this. Search...

2007-08-21 21:45:30 · 8 answers · asked by OgamaWab 1 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

We are just passing the arctic tipping point (where the arctic ocean melts down). Economic growth of 8% per annum is a doubling every decade. If Indian, Chinese and other fast growing economies double global industrial CO2 emissions in the next decade ALL the other tipping points will be passed before mid century. Is the only way forward is to plan what to do during and after the global catastrophe?

2007-08-21 21:45:04 · 15 answers · asked by John S 1 in Global Warming

that New York, Chicago and other big cities dump there waste/trash into the ocean. Is this true?

2007-08-21 19:49:18 · 6 answers · asked by Audrey B 2 in Other - Environment

including fermentation, dehydration and fermentation.. etc

2007-08-21 19:27:46 · 1 answers · asked by mark 2 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

What measures should the government and people put in place to stop animals becoming extinct.

2007-08-21 19:07:41 · 6 answers · asked by princess ana j 3 in Conservation

I am clueless, any suggestions would be apprecaited.

2007-08-21 18:29:00 · 15 answers · asked by maryannmccarthy2003 6 in Green Living

When i was five....i had a fire in my house. my mom yelled and screamed and i didnt know what was going on. so i thought i was going to die. so i stood there watching part of my house burn down but then i saw everyone running outside. so i ran across the strret and ducked. i thought my house was going to blow up. and now im a deathly afraid of fire drills. yes i know there only fake and for practice. any tips? (im having a fire drill tomorrow people please answer)

2007-08-21 16:51:36 · 10 answers · asked by Gerard way lover! 1 in Green Living

I know this ? might sound completely silly, but I'm completely serious...

Is it more eco-friendly to have short hair?

I mean, you use less shampoo, which means you have to buy them less often, so you use less plastic. And, when you blow-dry your hair, although I rarely do, unless I have to, it takes a shorter time, you use less energy.

Cause I was thinking about cutting my hair shorter, right now it is below my shoulder blades.

2007-08-21 16:30:28 · 4 answers · asked by ♥ Animal Lover ♥ 4 in Green Living