Environment - November 2007

2007-11-12 08:49:46 · 4 answers · asked by GargVK 7 in Green Living

I am doing a speech as English homework and mine is about how global warming is killing species of animals. I have then also included how animals are being hunted and losing their habitat and that. But how can i answer to the argument of "what difference to these animals make to me" or "why does it affect me" e.t.c. So if you can tell me, i'd like to know actually why we need to protect animals, because although i'm all up for that, i can't actually explain why. Thanks x

2007-11-12 07:26:18 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

2007-11-12 06:49:16 · 11 answers · asked by College Kid 5 in Green Living

"The ocean's plankton can suck up far more airborne carbon dioxide (CO2) than previously realised, although the marine ecoystem may suffer damage if this happens, a new study into global warming says."

http://green.yahoo.com/news/afp/20071111/sc_afp/scienceclimatewarmingocean.html

So there's some good news - the tipping point where ocean CO2 absorption becomes a positive feedback appears to be further off than we expected. Unfortunately, this CO2 absorption also causes ocean acidification.

"Another concern is that rising levels of dissolved CO2 also causes acidification of seawater. Wildlife such as coral, which secretes a skeletal structure, are known to be affected by acidification but the impact on other marine species is largely unknown."

At least there's some good news though. Any thoughts on the impact of this finding on climate change as a whole?

2007-11-12 06:48:24 · 22 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Global Warming

"The Nobel-winning panel of world climate experts on Monday launched a debate over a landmark report after a top UN official warned any failure to curb global warming would be "criminally irresponsible."

"The effects of climate change are being felt already," Yvo de Boer, executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), said.

"Climate change will hit hardest the poorest and most vulnerable countries. Its overall effect, however, will be felt by everyone and will in some cases threaten people's very survival."

"Failing to recognize the urgency of this message and acting on it would be nothing less than criminally irresponsible," he said."

http://green.yahoo.com/news/afp/20071112/ts_afp/unclimatewarmingipcc.html

Do you agree that failing to act to slow global warming is criminally irresponsible?

2007-11-12 06:42:17 · 23 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Global Warming

2007-11-12 06:35:55 · 9 answers · asked by roro 1 in Other - Environment

"In a worrying sign that scientists may be slowly succumbing to the siren song of geo-engineering, a panel of top climate researchers cautiously endorsed a proposal to fund more research looking into unorthodox ways to stop global warming. While no formal statement was released, Phil Rasch, a modeler with Boulder's University Corporation for Atmospheric Research and a member of the panel, spoke for the great majority of his colleagues when he stated: "We're not saying that there should be geoengineering, we're saying there should be research regarding geoengineering."

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/11/scientists_consider_geoengineering.php

The problem with geoengineering (examples given in the link above) is that it's risky to mess with nature. What are your thoughts on this potential option in addressing global warming?

2007-11-12 06:32:56 · 13 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Global Warming

2007-11-12 05:52:04 · 36 answers · asked by ALICE C 2 in Global Warming

2007-11-12 05:35:28 · 3 answers · asked by wllmsshnc 1 in Global Warming

I've researched both arguments before forming a belief and the more I do the more credible evidence i find supporting it. Global warming is natural yes, but if you research the mechanics of global change. You'll see there is too much carbon dioxide trapped in our atmostphere. From our burning of coal and fuel. It's gotten to the point that too much of the suns heat is reflecting off the earth and getting trapped in our atmosphere instead of going into space. It's too easy to say false. Especially considering all the other conspiracy theories we hear eveyday.. Don't let these consipiracies close your mind to everythign you hear. It's the "Boy who cried wolf" scenerio. Let's not let this happen to us. To our children and theirs. So I ask YOU! SKEPTIC. Why can't you give it the benefit of the doubt and look into it some more? What if it IS real and we CAN prevent it from getting worse? Do you want to be holding people off at gunpoint to protect your clean water supply and grandchildren?

2007-11-12 05:31:34 · 19 answers · asked by Pink Panther 4 in Global Warming

(please read) -please dont talk about pizza or some other stuped stuff

As a busness man should i sell water from lake ontario to Usa?
Please tell me the detal why?
dont say that its a border of USa and Canda.

2007-11-12 05:05:31 · 12 answers · asked by runescape.blacker 2 in Green Living

rise in CO2 is man made?

2007-11-12 03:40:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

http://icecap.us/index.php/go/joes-blog/comments_about_global_warming/



And the rediculous thing is that even after people read about all this, they're still going to claim the sky is falling.

2007-11-12 03:36:03 · 19 answers · asked by NamNam 3 in Global Warming

Maybe all the hoax believers should move to Atlanta.

2007-11-12 03:35:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

2007-11-12 03:19:48 · 7 answers · asked by Nobody4689 5 in Global Warming

Yes, there was solar panels on the White House in 1979,though they were quickly removed when Reagan was elected and he got in bed with the Saudis .

2007-11-12 02:45:10 · 7 answers · asked by Ktcyan 5 in Green Living

... wouldn't "peak oil" and the pollution from coal be reasons enough to do all we can to speed up the research, development and implementation of more renewable energy sources?

The world's demand for energy will not decrease. To those denying greenhouse gases can cause global warming, do you really want to run right into peak oil with no other real alternatives than coal (or nuclear) power?

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1681239,00.html

2007-11-12 01:49:49 · 20 answers · asked by Ingela 3 in Global Warming

This might be a naive question but why can't the rubbish which ends up in landfill sites be burned in a large incinerator? Surely that would be a better alternative than just layer-burying the rubbish in the ground like on landfill?

2007-11-12 01:28:40 · 13 answers · asked by Poza 3 in Other - Environment

I just read an interesting piece on the Harris-Mann Climatology website they call "Long Range Weather." The site is run by Cliff Harris and Randy Mann (not Michael Mann).

They discuss a number of facts that indicate climate may have shifted to a cooling phase. They also mention Robert Felix, author of "Not by Fire, but by Ice" about a coming Ice Age!

If it is not one thing, it is another! I would much rather have global warming than another Ice Age.

http://www.longrangeweather.com/ArticleArchives/GlobalWarming.htm

Read the link and tell me what you think?

2007-11-12 01:07:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

Russia just had another major oil spill, and I dont see much commentary about it. Indias rivers are choked from erosion and pollution, China is the second-largest user of oil. Why is the United States still the only bad-guy in the conservation-blogosphere?

2007-11-11 23:58:29 · 6 answers · asked by Paul F 4 in Other - Environment

There is all this talk going on about huge untapped gas and oil resources in the arctic circle that will only become available as the ice melts. The ice will melt causing problems, like flooding, for coastal cities (which is pretty much all major cities of the world). But hey, don't worry everyone, we'll have more gas and oil to pump more CO2 into the sky!!! Is this world going crazy. Can't they see the problem with this logic!? Are we all still so short sighted!? Instead of looking for energy recources we are willing to wait for the earth to slowly die (i.e. more melting ice) just so we can drill out more of this dirty energy source!!! Does it infuriate anyone else out there, or is it just me?

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/10/30/business/renarct.php

2007-11-11 23:43:07 · 6 answers · asked by Stupid like a fox! 2 in Global Warming

With global warming around the world, can these cause excessive melting thereby creating a bigger rivers and waterfalls and results into flooding in the northern hemisphere area??? just a creepy thought.... your ideas pls

2007-11-11 23:15:29 · 3 answers · asked by sebastian n 3 in Global Warming

2007-11-11 18:53:54 · 11 answers · asked by Md S 1 in Global Warming

2007-11-11 18:21:44 · 4 answers · asked by Md S 1 in Global Warming

It seems that most of the people on here that belive we need to do something about global warming simply state it as a fact without any basis. Furthermore, many of them don't even seem to understand that the debate isn't over global warming-its over ANTHROPOGENIC (human induced) global warming. Why do they do that. I have been trying to be open minded but its hard when the advocates of one side don't give you logic, they give you ridicule and a guilt-trip for wanting more than a repetition of cliches they heard on tv from some famous actress.

2007-11-11 16:24:21 · 12 answers · asked by Disciple of Truth 7 in Global Warming

My husband thinks it's okay to throw plastic wrap or little pieces of paper or even razors in the toilet and flush them. I've tried to tell him that it is not, but he doesn't believe me. He thinks because we're on a public sewer that it won't matter. Is there anywhere that I can find written information on how this is not okay?

2007-11-11 16:07:17 · 14 answers · asked by Summer 1 in Other - Environment

We can make synthetic oil for engines, clone chickens, go to space, but we can't find a suitable substitute for fuel for vehicles? Can someone help me understand why? And please don't say the govt. conspiracies, I understand but I want a logical answer not the ramblings of a high 19 year old.

2007-11-11 16:06:35 · 10 answers · asked by redandblack81 2 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

I dont know much about the subject so enlighten me ..

whether man is contributing to global warming or not .. I think we can all agree it does more good to conserve energy .. care for the environment and global wildlife etc ..

2007-11-11 15:37:16 · 21 answers · asked by nola_cajun 6 in Global Warming

2007-11-11 14:34:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

2007-11-11 13:17:25 · 10 answers · asked by paul s 1 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles