Environment - August 2007

think about it:
a paper towel is bio degradable and most companies now plant more trees then they use! (although I don’t know if the brand that I buy does that)

but a dishcloth has to be washed, using water, energy, washing powder which can contain phosphorus which is very bad for the environment (my powder is phosphorus free!), it uses softener which is also bad for the environment and some people then use the dryer to dry there clothes!!


so, in a typical house, which is better for the environment?

2007-08-13 11:03:42 · 16 answers · asked by Mr. cool 2 in Other - Environment

I am considering buying a house that has a backyard on which electric lines are located. I am concern that the lines will emit electromagnetic field that can be harmful to our health over the long terms.

2007-08-13 10:54:33 · 13 answers · asked by Natalia 2 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Instead of feeding the world, the US is going to let them starve so we can run down the interstates.

2007-08-13 10:43:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Somewhere I heard that the theory that the particulate matter of wildfires can prevent global warming. I cant find any info on it now. Any info appreciated.

2007-08-13 10:38:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

In a previous question, I asked if we should have a European-style gas tax in the USA:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArRiAjsfKdFhNBKHprnG8r7ty6IX?qid=20070809144857AAwq50U

A later question basically asked "what are you, nuts?":

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070813132336AAsb5L2&r=w#RsR4WTC1UGLXAOZlOfd26Pr22G__DAD6hVJeJW5TpX.ayPFJ4ZHX

But in researching my answer, I discovered that "Hybrids currently account for 1 percent of new car sales in the United States" even though "high gas prices and generous tax credits now offset the high sales prices of some hybrids, assuming owners keep their hybrids for a few years"

http://www.cnn.com/2006/AUTOS/08/22/bc.autos.hybrids.reut/index.html

It's not just that hybrids are incredibly unpopular in the US, but there are tons of small car models available in places like Europe that are not available in the USA.

My conclusion is that Americans don't demand fuel efficient cars because of low gas prices.

2007-08-13 10:29:20 · 17 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

I don't think it matters one little bit how much petrol of fossil fuel we use. The quicker we use it the quicker it'll be gone and we'll be forced to live back in the stone age. If sea levels rise that'll be good for marine life and bad for humans. if the world warms up by a few degrees it'll be back to the way it was a few million years ago. The planet is always in flux, it is always changing I think it's supreme arrogance by human beings to think that they can control the planet. They can't. If the world becomes overpopulated by mankind without any form of control nature will force control on our numbers the same way it does with any species through famine, disease or uniquely for humans with war. Thats a worry for us but the planet won't give a sh1t and will continue as it always does.

2007-08-13 09:43:25 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

any living thing.

2007-08-13 09:40:19 · 6 answers · asked by totalstuff8 2 in Other - Environment

Sorry for the vague wording of the question but I couldn't think of anything more fitting.

I'm not trying to call anyone out here, but I just read this statement "The USA would certainly benefit from a high gas tax, but the population would not stand for it, so it won't happen." posted by a frequenter of this section.

I cannot believe that anyone could actually think this way. When taxes on necessary goods are raised, it only hurts the poor while the rich continue to overconsume. I think that principle is pretty easy to comprehend. And gasoline IS a necessity for many people in America. It is easy to forget that sometimes for those of us who live in areas with good public transportation, but most of America lives in rural areas or small towns and many of them are struggling to make a living.

If we ever have the need to drastically reduce gasoline consumption, it should be a ration where everyone gets an opportunity to purchase an equal amount at fair price, not a tax.

2007-08-13 09:23:36 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

does what you think on this question

2007-08-13 09:15:54 · 8 answers · asked by henkaro 1 in Other - Environment

Hi!
I just saw a documentary about Climate change, one of the many I've watched during the last two years. I feel hopelessly overwhelmed and depressed by that in 50 years, our climate could change so drastically that our beautiful Earth would be destroyed and include millions of climate refugees.

Some people say that GW doesn't exist, but what if? In European countries, steps are actually being taken to prevent it, but what about countries like USA & China, two major contributors to Global warming? Few measures that I know of are taken there to prevent it. So the steps taken in European countries won't really matter in the end anyway, right?

So what can we actually do to prevent CC? It just feels useless to try and prevent it when it seems to make so little difference. I feel so useless, being unable to do ANYTHING to prevent it. Does anyone have a different opinion/ ideas on how to help? I really want to help, but it feels impossible.

Grateful for any answers!
Best wishes, Sophie

2007-08-13 09:07:47 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

It is well known that planes account for 5% of total world CO2 omissions and contribute to total greenhouse gases and global warming.

Up until now, the problem has been growing because more and more people are buying plane tickets.

Is not the answser to stop buying plane tickets - and to use airmiles instead?

2007-08-13 08:36:45 · 10 answers · asked by Pastor Sauce 3 in Global Warming

or could it be that increases in the sun's output is causing th e tempetures on all the planets to rise.time to stop the alarm on fossil fuel burning mania

2007-08-13 08:09:16 · 15 answers · asked by ruffian 2 in Global Warming

I've heard some people say it is likely it was just very warm in Europe since accurate documentation does not exist for the rest of the planet at that time. Is this true?

Do we even know it ever actually existed?

http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/paleo/globalwarming/medieval.html

2007-08-13 08:08:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuJYp7umNotAn1d13A5FoNzty6IX?qid=20070812223137AAJkOQk&show=7#profile-info-e4ce47ec4ec3709ffb6f32af506ecd65aa

2007-08-13 07:59:00 · 3 answers · asked by Boss H 7 in Other - Environment

i have a wall unit ..nothing wrong with it just unwanted as upgraded, a vhs video long play ..working , new, just unwanted, a fridge , and a chest freezer these are not working but i would like to recycle them. all are free but must be collected.

2007-08-13 07:15:09 · 8 answers · asked by coolluckybabe 1 in Green Living

I am thinking of getting rid of a lot of old clothes and shoes, and would love to find an environmentally safe way to dispose of them. Can someone please offer suggestions for me? Are there any environmental clothing/shoe "pick-up" companies you know of in the Chicagoland area?

2007-08-13 06:13:37 · 8 answers · asked by Larousse* 2 in Green Living

What are your reasons for not beleiving in the theory??? Personally the arguements back and forth amaze me and I'm not going to try and convinve a million people to think the way I do so i'm just curious why you do or dont believe in the theory? Is it Al Gore? the IPCC? NASA? let me know

2007-08-13 05:57:52 · 20 answers · asked by njdevil 5 in Global Warming

Why should we conserve? Why is green good? Why should I believe decades worth of research on climate change? Why should I care? Why should I turn off the light, lower the air conditioner, drive a hybrid ......

Has the general public tuned out and dropped out? Are there enough good people out there to get the right degrees, do the research, implement policy, write letters, vote, etc.

2007-08-13 05:57:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Conservation

I posted a series of questions on the weekend with the general aim of better understanding some issues about global warming that I was struggling with.

I am no stranger to science though biology and not climatology is what I would normally study.

I'm amazed by the snide answers I received as if it was treasonous to ever form a question about global warming (especailly since I was not taking sides nor do I have a side now). Why is it a faux pas to ask questions about this issue, especially ones we may not have a good answer to? Science is supposed to be passionless. If you have a conlcusion you must defend it with logical argument not with attitude. There is nothing wrong with being a skeptic about many of the claims the IPCC makes. In fact it is healthy that some people are. Ever hear of the concept of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition?

So why the apprehension here, which I've mostly got from one side of the issue? Why the taboo on questioning I've encountered?

2007-08-13 05:52:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

Ice Ages and Global Warming have happened many times on the earth. Why is it man's fault this time?

2007-08-13 04:50:53 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

any web portal related to this can also be provided.

2007-08-13 04:00:22 · 6 answers · asked by S S 1 in Global Warming

i have a project to work on, so reply as detailed as possible and reply ASAP. X) Thanks.

2007-08-13 01:15:50 · 16 answers · asked by ❤hearts❤ 2 in Global Warming

Are you sick of the weather?I really think there is some truth to the tempature rising every year.I think people will start moving to avoid the oppresive heat.

2007-08-13 01:09:43 · 23 answers · asked by TomatoMug 3 in Global Warming

2007-08-13 01:02:58 · 30 answers · asked by skinnyy21 2 in Global Warming

what are some interesting facts about deforestation in relation to global warming?? i have an assignment to do on it, but i need some help picking a particular 'branch' if deforestation. what are some interesting things about deforestation i can take further? or good websites?
thanks.

2007-08-12 21:09:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

My new husband and I have started to do this in order to minimize our use of water and natural gas to heat the water. What we do is take a 5 minute all business soapy shower to get the grime off so that the bath water doesn't become gray from soaking and washing (lol ) than we proceed to the bathtub where we leisurely soak in a nicly scented bubble bath. Besides saving natural resources it seems good for health because afterward, we both feel happy and relaxed. I believe if that became the norm than enough water and natural gas would be saved to power a city for at least a year.

2007-08-12 17:59:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Conservation

Can the plastice bag be recycled to make into fashion handbag?i heard a news from India.some fashion designers collect the plastic bags and recycled them into fashion handbag.is anyone know this news.hope someone can tell me more about this;)

2007-08-12 17:50:35 · 8 answers · asked by jane zhang 1 in Green Living

2007-08-12 17:36:00 · 16 answers · asked by Valyn 1 in Global Warming

Al Gore refuses to debate scientists who want to question the validity of Global Warming science. Lots of facts don't add up, and lots of respected scientists need to know how "activist scientists" came up with scientific figures so that they can verify and replicate some of the findings.

Considering how important Global Warming is to their adherents, and this is such an important issue that needs to be addressed immediately, why the silence on the facts?

I see questions all the time "What if it's true, wouldn't you be glad you did something, even if it wasn't"? Well, before you demand instant action, let's at least make sure there is a legitimate solution to a legitimate problem.

I see neither, except in money making "Buy Carbon Credit" Scheme, and political nutbags trying to remain significant.

Here is Al Gore. Why won't he debate scientists? Isn't it important enough?

http://digg.com/political_opinion/Al_Gore_REFUSES_to_debate_ANYONE_about_Global_Warming

2007-08-12 17:04:47 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

2007-08-12 16:46:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Conservation