Environment - August 2007

Someone blames the bridge collapse on either:

1) Global Warming

or

2) Georger Bush

2007-08-03 07:30:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

I work for an engineering company. Many of the people around me are "very intelligent", yet they can't seem to figure out that the "Mixed Paper" recycling bin is not for cans, plastic wrap, banana peels, etc. The stupid thing is that the plastic, aluminum and regular garbage bins are RIGHT NEXT TO the mixed paper recycling bin.

If intelligent people can't recognize paper from non-paper, what hope do we have as a society of fixing other problems?

2007-08-03 07:08:09 · 23 answers · asked by xxx 3 in Green Living

Also, are you aware that any electric vehicle (especially ebikes and electric scooters) can be easily charged from any electric outlet? Example: We have a 150' extension cord that we plug in everywhere, in schools, friends' homes, parks, and while shopping. This "opportunity charging" extends the practical range of our electric pickup truck to almost double, without having to lug around heavy batteries.
http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/1091

Would you buy a similar vehicle? A simple yes/no and your city/country would suffice.

Did you also know that in BC, Canada, some 80% of all electric vehicles are just rusting in fields or storage, unused, for a variety of reasons -- that we have figured out how to fix?

http://ev-diary-experiment.blogspot.com/

If this planet's climate is in deep trouble from fossil-fuels, is "cost" even an issue, in your mind?

Thanks for answering these survey questions!

2007-08-03 06:11:08 · 20 answers · asked by Dr. Quixote 1 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

According to NASA we're in a period of unusually low sunspot activity that'll be at it's worst end of 2007, start of 2008, historically associated with very cold periods for us. Plus below are two examples of articles r.e. a serious slow in the warming ocean current, that scientists seem very concerned about. Please read them before answering if poss.

It seems as though several factors we're experiencing now have also been recorded together in history, and when they happen it plunges the UK into a mini Ice Age, like when the Thames used to freeze over. So what do you think... after our "summer without a summer" in the UK are we headed for 1-2 years of very cold hard times?

p.s. Scientists have been warning about this since the 1970s until 'Global Warming' shut them up.

THE ARTICLE LINKS ARE BELOW...

2007-08-03 06:05:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

Is it a good choice?

2007-08-03 05:44:05 · 16 answers · asked by hakim1125 6 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

On a regular basis, anthropogenic global warming skeptics wonder how folks like soon-to-be-Dr. Al Gore and his band of not so merry climate change sycophants can so easily get seemingly intelligent people to buy their junk science hook, line, and sinker.

With this in mind, the comedy duo of Penn and Teller set out to see whether they could get people at an Earth Day rally called "WorldFest" to sign a petition banning water.

For those unfamiliar, this was the "6th Annual WorldFest, a solar-powered celebration of music, the environment, animals, health and social consciousness" held at Woodley Park in Encino, California, April 2006.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi3erdgVVTw

2007-08-03 05:39:47 · 10 answers · asked by credo quia est absurdum 7 in Global Warming

I recently joined and have really liked being able to get rid of extra stuff that I don't need without throwing it away. For example, last night someone came and took away boxes I had leftover from moving.

Have you ever used freecycle? What was your impression of it? Did you have a good or bad experience?

2007-08-03 05:26:36 · 11 answers · asked by Girl with Kaleidoscope Eyes 3 in Green Living

Since global warming has melted massive areas of the polar icecaps, can the previously vast frozen plains ever be restored or are they irreparably melted until the next ice age?

2007-08-03 04:45:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

Describe your system and architecture. How do you COOL your house? My biggest concern is how to cool a home off the grid.

2007-08-03 03:51:33 · 4 answers · asked by doubt_is_freedom 3 in Green Living

I need to buy about 100 6-pack energy efficient light bulbs for a promotion. Does anyone have any idea where I can get that many 6-packs and cheap?

2007-08-03 03:17:44 · 8 answers · asked by AP 2 in Green Living

2007-08-03 02:09:35 · 28 answers · asked by motchida 1 in Global Warming

I have chosen to do serbia for my project but find very little information about this country. Can anyone please assist me on this one?I need lots of photograph information and some more photographs.

2007-08-03 01:58:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

I don't think global warming is mainly caused by us.In the summers of 1236 and 1241 it was so hot and dry the cattle died of thirst.In 1237 were two hurricans that blew down houses and in 1238 twenty ships were sunk in portsmouth.Between 1315–1317 there was great Famine and Around 1650 there was a mini ice age.How did we cause that?

2007-08-02 23:16:26 · 19 answers · asked by frankie 2 in Global Warming

For example, I drive approximately 10,000 miles a year but do not fly anywhere. Somebody I know does not drive anywhere but takes about three short haul (2-3 hour) flights a year + the return journey, so effectively 6 flights. Who leaves the greater carbon footprint?

2007-08-02 21:58:20 · 12 answers · asked by law2rew 2 in Global Warming

2007-08-02 21:11:05 · 13 answers · asked by lester_day 2 in Global Warming

If you had the chance to speak to a major politician about Global Warming and Climate Change, what would you ask them?

Please write a few questions:

2007-08-02 20:35:59 · 14 answers · asked by K * 1 in Global Warming

2007-08-02 19:42:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Green Living

I just uploaded another videos in youtube, they are 20 by now in different languages. This is in English: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOJikpPXPTg My big proyect to save the world is like a mission and it would be great if you can join me. If you really care about this planet just turn off you lights on 9th of september at 9 pm (local time) for nine minutes. Mexico already confirmed me. Now I need you. Only if we act together, we could change something. Anyway, you don´t loose anything, but you can win everything! So, why not? We can´t wait until our presidents "find" some time to change something. The future also is in your hands. More videos in spanish and german you find in: www.youtube.com/cancunhans I also ivite you to visit my website: http://cid-7a4d8181af64802a.spaces.live.com/?lc=2058 Little by little I will put more informations in it. So, will you join me? Do you want to give your children offer a healthy world? Think also in others. Thank you very much for your time.

2007-08-02 19:38:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

2007-08-02 15:09:01 · 2 answers · asked by Hal M 1 in Green Living

After looking around and seeing all the majestic trees, gorgeous lakes, and abundant wildlife, it struck me as odd that upstate NY doesn't appear to be as affected by global warming as other ecosystems around the world are studied and reported.

2007-08-02 15:01:33 · 3 answers · asked by Mikey C 5 in Global Warming

2007-08-02 15:01:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

i think its stupid to wear a mask outside..its better to stay in house for sumtime instead of going out with a mask...but after hearing that the 4 yr old boy dead cuz of the flu...i dont mind..what do u guys suggest?what shud we do so that other ppl dont catch this flu?

2007-08-02 14:48:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

One day a girl brings home her boyfriend and tells her father she wants to marry him. After talking to him for while, he tells his daughter she can't do it because he's her half brother. The same problem happens again four more times! The girl starts to get pissed off. She goes to her mom and says, "Mom... What have you been doing all your life? Dad's been going around laying every maiden in the town and now I can't marry any of the five guys I like because they have turned out to be my half brothers!!!"

Her mom replies, "Don't worry darling, you can marry any one of them you want, he isn't really your dad."

2007-08-02 14:22:44 · 6 answers · asked by John 2 in Other - Environment

2007-08-02 13:57:24 · 13 answers · asked by John C 1 in Global Warming

2007-08-02 13:47:15 · 8 answers · asked by kara 1 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

neither end of this spectrum gets much credibility...

2007-08-02 13:11:09 · 12 answers · asked by patzky99 6 in Green Living

Quit acting like they are in all global warming arguments gore comes up. Gore flies in a plane Gore is a retard. Believe that if you want to but quit acting like dissing somebody who is putting the truth out there is a valid argument! Try some scientific conclusions that disprove it or something more convincing than pretending everyone who believes in global warming worships Al Gore and you can change their mind by saying he is stupid. Most people who care about global warming don't care about gore at all

2007-08-02 12:14:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

global warming is becoming stronger do you think global warming will be the end of the world and when do you think it will take place?

2007-08-02 12:14:11 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

3CH4 + 3CO2 = C6H12O6

Can this be done on a global scale to remove two of the worst greenhouse gases around? Without cutting down any trees?

2007-08-02 12:06:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

you simply cannot buy flood insurance anymore in some places that haven't flooded. was your home damaged due to flooding or heavy rain - settling your claim might depend on the distinction?

insurance companies have been paying (and denying) claims forever, but since the occurrences of hurricanes katrina and rita in the states, and historic flooding in britain, they HAVE to be reconsidering their options.

i'm curious to hear how your insurance company has changed your coverage (if at all) due to potentially devastating weather conditions where you live. if you're in the insurance business, all the better: how are you adjusting your practices (if at all) to deal with this 'new' reality?

2007-08-02 11:55:11 · 2 answers · asked by patzky99 6 in Global Warming