Environment - December 2007

Where in California are you allowed to wander around in the "forest" and cut a tree down? How inept do have to be to get "lost" in the 1st place???

2007-12-20 01:20:26 · 2 answers · asked by buddhaman1952 3 in Conservation

Do people really think that we little tiny human beings can cause global warming by ourselves? I find that a bit odd. The earth goes through cycles like this ever so often. For us to think we're causing it is a bit presumptuous. Oh, and Al Gore didn't invent the internet people, sorry.

2007-12-20 00:38:59 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

2007-12-19 21:43:45 · 8 answers · asked by Bumblebee 4 in Other - Environment

I've heard many conflicting reports as whether its better sourcing sustainably managed forests for the production of paper or recycling old paper to create new paper.

Apparently recycling paper creates dioxins which need to be "stored" in lead pits as there's no way of getting rid of dioxins. This seems to be incredibly harmful to the earth - in a way, a bit like storing nuclear waste deep in the earth, hoping it won't damage anything/anyone.

Can anyone shed any light?

2007-12-19 20:01:24 · 9 answers · asked by JamieMcD 1 in Green Living

so what if it takes away jobs dont you think this planet is worth more then that? i seen GMC truck dodge and ford getting bigger and bigger.. why do people need such a big thing? YOU DONT! all the money they use for production on then things that pump pure carbon into the air could go into production of Energy efficient cars and truck.. then with the production you would have your jobs back dont you think?

2007-12-19 17:40:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Green Living

Wouldn't a good scientist question it and try to prove it either way.

2007-12-19 16:50:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

is there ANY WAY to change my Honda element to an more earth friendly car? when I mean any way, I mean ANY WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate gas cars, and am frikin pissed that that is what i have.

2007-12-19 16:34:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

2007-12-19 14:29:15 · 3 answers · asked by Jerry K 1 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

2007-12-19 13:56:37 · 10 answers · asked by hockey123 1 in Other - Environment

The new energy bill does nothing to increase competition against oil and coal, instead protects these industries from competition while giving Wal-Mart a financial shot in the arm.

This bill does nothing to reduce green house gases. Oil and coal will still reign as kings of energy for many years to come.

If congress pushed nuclear power, then we could actually reduce ghg's no matter how many incandescent light bulbs were used.

Instead congress places the burden on the user rather than the producer while at the same time not giving us the option to choose a cleaner burning source of power.

Which proves my point. Global warming is not about the reduction of ghg's, as politicians will always need polluters so they can maintain a source of power.

The people will be the ones to feel the abuse of power from the politicians.

First it's the light bulbs, then it will be the SUV's, then bottled water.

Meanwhile we will still be building coal generators.

Anyone else agree?

2007-12-19 13:31:13 · 10 answers · asked by Dr Jello 7 in Global Warming

I just want to know how people with mountains and mountains of evidence in their face still seem to deny the fact that global warming is a real problem. I do not understand how when one is hit in the face with logic they can still choose to ignore it. If you disagree with me, and you think that global warming is not real, please enlighten me with some CONCRETE evidence that proves that it is not real. If you want some concrete evidence that it is go to any credible scientific organization and they will be happy to provide it to you.

2007-12-19 12:52:28 · 20 answers · asked by moxie1352 2 in Global Warming

Thanks

2007-12-19 10:29:44 · 6 answers · asked by yaggish. 1 in Other - Environment

What can you do as an ordinary citizen to reduce the threat of global warming?

2007-12-19 10:09:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

Diurnal temperature range (DTR) is the difference between the daily maximum (daytime) and minimum (night) temperature.

On average, during the 20th century the DTR decreased. Average night temp warmed more than day temperatures.

http://www.grida.no/climate/ipcc_tar/wg1/fig2-2.htm

"Observed DTR over land shows a large negative trend of ~0.4 C over the last 50 years that is very unlikely to have occurred due to internal variability. This trend is due to larger increases in minimum temperatures (~0.9 C) than maximum temperatures (~0.6 C) over the same period."

http://www.bom.gov.au/bmrc/clfor/cfstaff/jma/2004GL019998.pdf

If the Sun is causing global warming, obviously the planet should be warming more during the daytime when it's hit by solar radiation.

If greenhouse gases are the cause, it effects both day and night. Increased cloudcover can block sunlight during the day and decrease DTR.

How can decreased DTR be explained if not by anthropogenic global warming?

2007-12-19 08:24:21 · 13 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Global Warming

Could this save the environment?

2007-12-19 08:01:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Conservation

2007-12-19 07:47:43 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

Regular incandescent light bulbs may be phased out by 2012:
http://biz.yahoo.com/usnews/071219/19_faq_the_end_of_the_light_bulb_as_we_know_it.html?.v=1&.pf=banking-budgeting

How do I save money, when a CFL costs six times as much as an old-fashioned bulb?

Each cone-shaped spiral CFL costs about $3, compared with 50 cents for a standard bulb. But a CFL uses about 75 percent less energy and lasts five years instead of a few months. A household that invested $90 in changing 30 fixtures to CFLs would save $440 to $1,500 over the five-year life of the bulbs, depending on your cost of electricity. Look at your utility bill and imagine a 12 percent discount to estimate the savings.

2007-12-19 06:51:27 · 13 answers · asked by J S 5 in Global Warming

Will this usher in a new cottage industry for chubbies?

2007-12-19 06:22:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Check out this article:
http://money.cnn.com/2007/12/18/news/economy/gas_demand/index.htm?postversion=2007121812

They claim that when gas costs around $3/gallon, that people start to reduce the amount of driving that they do. Do you think this is true? Have you been trying to reduce your driving since gas hit $3???

Me, I've been trying to reduce my driving ever since gas hit $2!!! However, I haven't reduced it much, I still have to go to work and things like that.

2007-12-19 06:12:43 · 9 answers · asked by qu1ck80 5 in Conservation

2007-12-19 05:50:14 · 17 answers · asked by yrag 1 in Green Living

2007-12-19 05:30:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

2007-12-19 04:41:57 · 11 answers · asked by sophieb 7 in Conservation

...because in the UK nearly every store uses plastic carrier bags and in American movies and TV shows i have mostly seen them using brown paper bags. Also, Plastic carrier bags seem to be more convenient as they are stronger, water proof and have handles you can hold. Why don't America use the plastic ones? Is it an environmental issue?

2007-12-19 04:33:23 · 10 answers · asked by Ask Me Anything..Go on I dare ya 3 in Other - Environment

2007-12-19 04:26:57 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

Another New Peer-Reviewed Study Finds ‘Warming is naturally caused and shows no human influence’
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/908

Can we all finally agree that Global warming is not man made and start taking action to stem the tide of hysteria?

2007-12-19 04:09:28 · 12 answers · asked by Dash 7 in Global Warming

I'm talking about atmospheric CO2 causing ocean acidification, not global warming. The fact that we're causing atmospheric CO2 concentrations to increase which causes ocean acidification are 2 facts which I hope we can all accept.

"Modeling ocean chemistry under a range of atmospheric CO2 levels, an international team of researchers led by Ove Hoegh-Guldberg found that a rise of CO2 levels to 450-500 ppm would trigger major shifts in marine diversity, with present coral reefs giving way to "thermally tolerant and fast-growing corals". Under a scenario whereby atmospheric CO2 levels exceed 500 ppm by 2050, the researchers predict large-scale losses of corals and a 50 percent decline in marine animal species."

CO2 levels are currently increasing at a rate of nearly 2 ppm per year

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Mauna_Loa_Carbon_Dioxide.png

AT 384 ppm now, we'll reach 450 ppm by about 2045 and 500 ppm by 2070.

Is avoiding this reason enough to reduce GHG emissions?

2007-12-19 03:48:25 · 12 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Global Warming

Ok, here's my question. And please don't be snarky! I know it's super efficient to recycle aluminum - that's clear. But for other stuff (paper/plastic/glass) is it REALLLLLY worth it?

2007-12-19 03:24:38 · 17 answers · asked by an bhuil gaeilge agat? 3 in Green Living

2007-12-19 02:27:07 · 5 answers · asked by typre50 3 in Conservation

how does solar energy become heat energy on earth?

2007-12-19 02:26:03 · 2 answers · asked by Hello 2 in Green Living

I've watched most of it in my sophmore HS class last year, and i thought it gives true reasons why its happening.. but i dont think were able to stop it, its gonna happen regardless, human beings just sparked it to go even faster then it would.

2007-12-19 02:25:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming