Environment - December 2007

OK, if you go to different sites for news and research, you can name one or two of each, but I want multiple inputs on top references, focused on quality of information, not a long laundry list to wade through. I know the decision might be tough, but thanks in advance for distilling it down to your top choice(s)!

2007-12-10 08:38:06 · 8 answers · asked by J S 5 in Global Warming

2007-12-10 08:37:50 · 15 answers · asked by Deattie 2 in Global Warming

2007-12-10 08:17:07 · 12 answers · asked by danielle.wood36 1 in Global Warming

Dr. Stephen Hawking made the statement that the Earth "might end up like Venus, at 250 degrees centigrade and raining sulfuric acid."

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2006-06-22-hawking-warming_x.htm

That's far above the boiling point. Are we starting to enter into a Steam Age?

Dr. Hawking must be right. No one is as smart as him.

2007-12-10 08:15:20 · 9 answers · asked by Dr Jello 7 in Global Warming

my bolier in the house has broken and i have no idea how to keep warm lol sounds silly but you no,,
any ideas ??

Sophie..*.x

2007-12-10 08:11:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

what is it about? what causes it? The damages it make? and what can be done for it?

I am really looking forward to see your ideas, thank you very much and may your kids be succesfull in future.

2007-12-10 07:44:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

You Build 2 Bio-Domes that represent the planet on a small scale. In one dome you let the skeptics on Global Climate Change and the potental for man to destroy himsef do what ever they want, because that's what they are all about, right. Then in the other Dome you put in some scientists, environmentalist and people that care about the planet. There is a set time limit, and each dome has to live with the concequences of there actions...

We can pump a bunch of extra CO/2 in the one dome, so the skeptics have a better chance to prove their point and allow for the testing of those alternative theory's they talk about.

It would be a way to find out who's right and who's wrong with out having to gamble with the whole planet!

2007-12-10 07:37:12 · 6 answers · asked by Rainbow Warrior 4 in Global Warming

http://environment.independent.co.uk/article3239364.ece

2007-12-10 07:34:27 · 5 answers · asked by El Señor de la Noche 4 in Global Warming

First, thank you very much to whomever can help me satisfy this curiosity.

I know that ethanol, especially in America (where I live), is not a great substitute due to the fact that it's produced with a dirtier and costlier product -- corn. Of course, corn is going to be used because American politicians (professional liars) subsidize it heavily. Additionally, ethanol reduces the efficiency of gasoline because it doesn't hold as much power when combusted. Still, ethanol lowers our need for foreign energy sources and cleans up gasoline a bit. All that said, is biodiesel any better then gasoline? Does biodisel have reduced efficiency when compared to regular diesel? What about economic and environmental impacts?

Any hard numbers or real research would be much appreciated. I look forward to picking the most informed answer!

2007-12-10 07:28:25 · 5 answers · asked by figgypower 3 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

I have quite a few but I don't want to throw them into the bin because of the acid they contain. Is there an environmentally way of getting rid of them?

2007-12-10 06:54:48 · 9 answers · asked by toppuk 2 in Green Living

They are all from 2007 from Jan to Dec....Still in the plastic bags.... I have no desire to look at them...and they are taking up space.... Is there anything I can do with them other than throw them out or is that my only option?

2007-12-10 06:50:50 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Green Living

Appreciate any Help

2007-12-10 06:35:43 · 13 answers · asked by savannah 1 in Global Warming

Since we know co2 is the main driving factor in global warming, and we know how much co2 causes warming, and we know the amount that co2 is increasing every year, why not just prove the skeptics as fools by telling us what the climate will be next month, next year, 2 years from now, and 5 years from now, and show us your work to how you came to this conclusion?

Should be a simple task., And after you show them wrong, who would be foolish to argue with you anymore?

Just prove the world is getting warmer, by how much, and show your work.

What could be so hard about that?

And don't tell us that's weather and doesn't count, global warming can only be predicted 50 years out - that's a bogus cop out.

2007-12-10 06:22:40 · 9 answers · asked by Dr Jello 7 in Global Warming

Can anyone cite a SCIENTIFIC survey of qualified scientists where a certain percentage accepts AGW and a certain percentage rejects it and a certain percentage is neutral?

2007-12-10 05:54:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

Which Materials was the first to be recycled?

2007-12-10 05:52:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

2007-12-10 05:22:27 · 3 answers · asked by somanyquestions 4 in Global Warming

Some of the skeptics say the temperature record is all wrong, and we're not really warming. (Watts)

Others disagree with them, accept the fact that the temperature is warming, and say it's due to cosmic rays causing clouds which warm us up. (Svensmark)

Other skeptics disagree with that, and say that it is warming and that CO2 is the main cause, but that warming will form clouds - which will COOL us down. (Lindzen).

Still others say that all the models are wrong, which puts them in conflict with Svensmark and Lindzen. (William Gray)

So the skeptics cannot only not convince the scientific community, they can't even convince other skeptics.

Doesn't that say a lot about the validity of their theories?

2007-12-10 05:16:57 · 12 answers · asked by Bob 7 in Global Warming

if so
how long will it take

2007-12-10 04:45:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

2007-12-10 04:42:33 · 9 answers · asked by Mick B 3 in Global Warming

Atlanta and open up a waterslide park?

2007-12-10 04:40:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

2007-12-10 04:31:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22896334-2,00.html

I am not going to post all the links that showing there isn't this massive consence that global warming is man made or it is over blown by various scienctists.

I just look at who is making money off this.
Al Gore and his carbon credits
Now taxing babies

So tell me again about the same science that can't even predict the weather for this weekend is the one that is 100% sure we are all doomed if we don't believe Al Gore and worship him and give him our offerings to the man-made global warming gods.

2007-12-10 04:14:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

Mainly looking for lowest temps, (and highest?) over the last 30 years for Manchester, (UK)...thanks

2007-12-10 04:11:26 · 3 answers · asked by Keith W 2 in Other - Environment

2007-12-10 03:50:11 · 6 answers · asked by srushti b 1 in Conservation

Here is the latest peer reviewed info on manmade global warming.

http://science-sepp.blogspot.com/2007/12/press-release-dec-10-2007.html

2007-12-10 03:47:10 · 9 answers · asked by George B 6 in Global Warming

Energy saving tips?

This is for financial and environmental reason.

Single family home in Nothern Virginia so its winter here. Keep that in mind. Thanks!

2007-12-10 03:18:41 · 4 answers · asked by Super PI 6 in Other - Environment

If everyone had to leave their posts at the power plant, then how long would it take for the power plant to shut down and stop producing power?

2007-12-10 03:15:43 · 5 answers · asked by your_dear_old_mother 5 in Other - Environment

Hi could you please fill in this short questionairre about paper and plastic carrier bags.


1. When you go shopping are the retailers supplying paper or plastic bags? i.e. Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys.

2. How do you feel about the threat of plastic bags on the environment? please indicate

Not bothered Deep concern Dont know enough about the subject

3. Do you recycle old plastic carrier bags?

4. If a celebrity was to get behind the campaign would it encourage you use less plastic?


Thanks for your time. Please send your answers back to me. If you have any other comments please include them.

2007-12-10 02:09:27 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

2007-12-10 02:07:05 · 8 answers · asked by azulprincess9211 1 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

i cant see why not. safer, dosent explode when you crash, quieter, and all that mombo. sure, they look dorky now. but this experimental phase will pass right?

2007-12-10 01:51:44 · 14 answers · asked by thadus_2pk 2 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles