Environment - October 2007

It makes sense to me that oil companies would see new fuels as a serious threat, so much so that they pay under the table to stall research. This is probably a naive question, but why does it take so long to create a fuel that machines can run on that can be produced in large supply and is less damaging to the environment than oil?

2007-10-23 14:22:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

How could these destructive wildfires have been prevented? Who is at fault? Should housing been permitted in fireprone hillsides all over S. California?

2007-10-23 13:54:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

need to know my average electricity & water usage for the year for homework. how to access or give example?
i 'm trying to figure out my daily use average for a project, don't know how to go about it since my dad doesn't keep our bills..

can you help me? maybe you know an example or how to find it. thanks!!

2007-10-23 13:54:22 · 2 answers · asked by elizabeth 2 in Other - Environment

While global warming is getting much of the news, I was wondering if the real disaster manking is facing is realy oxygen depletion?
When I went to grade school I was taught that air was 20% O2, then in college it was 18%, now I have heard 16%. If these are true and if humans pass out at levels under 14% it would seem we don't have as long to correct our CO2 emissions before civilization will fall.
So what do you think will cause civilizations fall, global warming, O2 depletion, some other man made disaster or some natural disaster?

2007-10-23 13:44:19 · 24 answers · asked by teamepler@verizon.net 5 in Global Warming

2007-10-23 13:38:21 · 8 answers · asked by it's me! 6 in Conservation

2007-10-23 13:17:38 · 13 answers · asked by Bobbi S 2 in Global Warming

2007-10-23 13:05:07 · 8 answers · asked by TicToc.... 7 in Other - Environment

2007-10-23 13:00:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

2007-10-23 11:46:51 · 15 answers · asked by styxssofine 1 in Global Warming

If I replace all my light bulbs with energy saving 1's, can I use timers with them?

2007-10-23 11:07:15 · 17 answers · asked by McStick 2 in Green Living

I'll be the first to tell you that an individual weather event doesn't tell you anything about global warming. However, look at all the extreme weather trends we're seeing in the US right now:

A huge drought in the southeastern states, along with droughts in the southwest and northwest:

http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/monitor.html

The drought in the southwestern states which has already lasted 10 years is expected to last for 90 more:

http://www.livescience.com/environment/070405_southwest_drought.html

Increased numbers of severe wildfires in the western states, most recently the San Diego wildfires:

http://www.ktvu.com/globalwarming/10309740/detail.html

Taken all together, could these extreme weather events be indicative of global warming?

2007-10-23 08:22:42 · 11 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Global Warming

BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN HELP CHANGE THE WORLD TO BE BETTER, THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE THAT GO AGAINST EVERYTHING THAT PEOPLE SAY, WHY? I CAN CARE LESS ABOUT YOU AND YOU CAN CARE LESS ABOUT ME, BUT HELP YOURSELFS BELIEVE THAT WE CAN HELP CHANGE GLOBAL WARMING!!

2007-10-23 07:49:01 · 13 answers · asked by takinbaksunday05 1 in Global Warming

Is it "Ahorrar Agua?"
I'm putting signs up in different languages at the restaurant I work at.

I just want to make sure.

2007-10-23 07:00:57 · 11 answers · asked by very new york curious 2 in Conservation

2007-10-23 06:46:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

What are your thoughts about global warming?

2007-10-23 06:45:51 · 6 answers · asked by meee 2 in Global Warming

A few decades ago we were warned of a growing hole in the ozone layer. We responded by reducing CFC emissions, and have essentially solved the problem.

In 1999 we were warned of potential computer crashes due to the Y2K bug. We responded by fixing the computer software and solved the problem.

In the 1970s few scientists warned of an imminent ice age

http://www.wmconnolley.org.uk/sci/iceage/

but one crude climate simulation (supported by a computer program witten by James Hansen) showed that if sulfur dioxide emissions continued to increase at the rate they had been as of 1970, they could eventually trigger an ice age.

This was a reasonable conclusion, because the SO2 emissions had been causing global cooling from 1940-1970, but our SO2 emissions peaked in 1980 and have been declining ever since. See pages 12-14 here:

http://www.pnl.gov/main/publications/external/technical_reports/PNNL-14537.pdf

So again we solved the problem.

Is this not the case for CO2 now?

2007-10-23 06:33:44 · 4 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Global Warming

2007-10-23 06:31:04 · 5 answers · asked by Katie G 1 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Fires have risen by 70 % in the last ten years. At the moment, we have out-of-control blazes throughout Southern California. We have extreme drought in the Southern States that could lead to even more fires. A report on CNN stated that a majority of firefighters believe the rise in fires is caused by Global Warming. One expert interviewed stated that, the fires in the West are burning so hot that within a few years, the forest may be desert, because it will not reforest itself.

If firefighters, who should know, believe in Global Warming, why should the Bush Administration, who are only politicians, be so set against it. Is it because of the number of oil barons in the Administration, with carbon emissions blamed for the problem? Is it time for the United States to join other countries in the battle against this Scourge which, if left unchecked, can damage or even destroy our planet?

2007-10-23 06:31:04 · 3 answers · asked by Me, Too 6 in Global Warming

2007-10-23 05:48:19 · 10 answers · asked by maeve k 2 in Other - Environment

and current alternative fuel suggestions like hydrogen cells turn out to be worthless?

Are we all going to work just a few miles from home?

2007-10-23 05:03:22 · 17 answers · asked by Bob R 4 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Give the place it is having the worst effect on like weather and climate and anyhting else you can think of

2007-10-23 04:24:24 · 12 answers · asked by Brian 1 in Global Warming

well, i have a project to do on waste management and require your help and knowledge.you can give details on:

-why restaurants are increasing rapidly?

-what changes occur in the food habits?

-types of waste generated either bio degradable or non-biodegradable or toxic waste

-methods for disposal

-methods to improve the condition


please could you also give me the details of who u r and from which source you could answer, i would be glad.

thank u for the answers.

2007-10-23 04:04:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

http://apnews.excite.com/article/20071023/D8SEL2M80.html

2007-10-23 03:12:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

Do we know for sure that the ice caps are not already displacing the ocean water either all the way or a little and the rise in the ocean will not be noticed?

2007-10-23 03:00:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

Seriously, people, this could damage your kids by making them paranoid. Take heed, I am 32 and I have a mortal fear of storms because my mom rushed me to the basement everytime in stormed. A 32 year old male.

You'll eff your kids up by telling them about this crap and they'll be basket cases by the time they are my age.

As a side note, I don't believe in global warming but anything that stops storms is OK by me!

2007-10-23 02:55:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

This was a online poll for my local newspaper. Out of about 1200 responses 50% did not believe in global warming. I was absolutely shocked because I believe it is very real.

So I wanted to take this poll where it was available to a more diverse group of people. Just curious to see if the responses would change.

2007-10-23 02:50:44 · 21 answers · asked by mandaz86 2 in Global Warming

Anderson Cooper said on TV last night that the California fires were caused by Global Warming. I lived in California for yrs and seen many fires like the one going on now. I seen them 40-50 yrs ago the only difference now is that there are a lot more houses in California than there were then. I think that people have went Global Warming nuts what do you think?

2007-10-23 02:48:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

I know i'm ignorant, so please correct that for me. I really don't see what is so hard about putting out fires, like in California now. Why don't they just dig ditch around it and fill it with water, or at least cut down trees on the border so there is a gap. I know the wind carries a bit but....
Also why does California have so many wild fires?
Thank you

2007-10-23 02:41:16 · 17 answers · asked by ieatbacon4breakfast 2 in Other - Environment

Our family is trying to go greener and just wondering which option uses the least amount of energy and is better for the environment.

2007-10-23 02:29:08 · 4 answers · asked by bottleblondemama 7 in Green Living

I would ideally like the answer to be 'per litre'. Again, ideally the answer would be referenced so I could look into it and possibly publish the answer on my website.

2007-10-23 01:14:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Green Living