Global Warming

Why does the concentration of the earth's CO2 rise and fall within one year??

2007-11-26 05:20:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can debate both sides of the argument but see no recourse.Wouldnt becoming more self substaining and less reliance on industry and the government be more in line with nature?

2007-11-26 05:14:57 · 2 answers · asked by Rio 6

Many AGW doubters have compared global warming to the hole in the ozone layer and Y2K bug. These were both serious problems which we solved.

The hole in the ozone layer was caused by human clorofluorocarbon (CFC) emissions. Industrialized countries stopped these emissions in the 1990s due to the Montreal Protocol.

Some AGW doubters claim that the hole in the ozone layer was a trumped-up problem. Others claim that we didn't solve the problem because the hole continues to grow.

"At about 25 million square kilometres, the hole is the smallest it is been in five years."

"The effects of the CFCs will linger for a long time. The ozone depleting chemicals are some of the longest lived chemicals in the atmosphere - on average, typically 100 years or so,"

http://au.news.yahoo.com/071116/21/14zgv.html

Do AGW doubters understand this basic science, and can they see the parallel between CFCs/ozone layer/Montreal Protocol and greenhouse gases/global warming/Kyoto Protocol?

2007-11-26 05:03:43 · 17 answers · asked by Dana1981 7

Three that come to mind are Seitz, Lindzen, and Singer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Seitz
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Lindzen#Views_on_health_risks_of_passive_smoking
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Singer#Publication_on_health_effects_of_tobacco

Seitz and Singer also don't think that increased UV radiation due to the hole in the ozone layer can be linked to increased skin cancer.

Why do you think these 'skeptics' share these beliefs?

2007-11-26 04:26:10 · 14 answers · asked by Dana1981 7

i will have to meet a jury the coming week to present a work on some practical interventions that 3rd world countries specifically Ghana can adopt to deal with the menacing and delicate issue of climate change and global warning. it is a national essay competition and your contributions will be much welcomed to help draw Ghana a step ahead on her battle against climate change and its strings of problems.

2007-11-26 02:35:30 · 8 answers · asked by richard B 2

2007-11-26 02:17:32 · 7 answers · asked by ghazal r 1

The question for policy-makers and society is “Will the ocean continue to take up anthropogenic CO2?” Our best evidence is that it will—but less effectively because of interactions between the ocean and the evolving climate.

Several factors come into play. Global warming will inevitably cause seawater temperatures to rise. Warmer water holds less dissolved gas than colder water, so the ocean will not be able to store as much anthropogenic CO2.

A warmer climate will also melt ice and increase rainfall near the poles, adding fresh water to the ocean. Fresh water is more buoyant than saltier water and “floats” on top of it, stratifying the ocean and slowing the mixing and circulation that transports anthropogenic CO2 away from the surface and into reservoirs in the deep ocean. The net effect will be even higher atmospheric CO2 concentrations and a further acceleration of global warming.

2007-11-26 02:15:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Science shows that global warming is correlated with high levels of CO2 in the air. And that high levels of CO2 in the air was common before an ice age. With that evidence, I think it is reasonable to assume that global warming will lead to an imminent ice age. Why are we struggling to slow down global warming but not preparing ourselves to survive the next ice age? If we are preparing ourselves, what are we doing?
This will be the first ice age that modern, technology-savvy humankind will have experienced. Why aren't we using science to plan our survival now while we have the chance?
I'm not some doomsday freak - I'm just very common-sense. It's makes perfect sense to me to stop freaking out about global warming and start planning on what we are going to do once the world starts freezing.

2007-11-26 02:11:54 · 9 answers · asked by MelT 3

BUT: The big question is how long can it continue to do so.

Do you know that the ocean sucks up Carbon Dioxide? Since the Industrial Revolution it has increased by 30 percent.

The ocean actually absorbs it and it all settles deep in the bottom of the ocean. However, a disruption to the ocean and if that should ever rise to the surface would be catastrophic.

Read on.

http://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/viewArticle.do?id=17726

So to those who continue to claim global warming is non-existent, why don't you expand your brains a little and see that it encompasses a whole lot more than just yapping about your dumb presidents of the past, present and future.

2007-11-26 01:57:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

it's so help prevent/ stop global warming of course :)

2007-11-25 22:59:55 · 14 answers · asked by A 1

Professional officials are coming to school and I was chosen to question him about his campaign.

Help me think of a smart question?

2007-11-25 22:27:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-25 21:57:56 · 5 answers · asked by James Crawley Maximus Meridius 7

The newly elected prime minister of Australia will ratify the Kyoto protocol next month making the UNITED STATES the only country in the world to oppose it.

I have googled to seee whether Hilary Clinton would sign the Kyoto protocol if she were elected as president and found nothing (i dont know if she has said anything yet but...). And if you don't know do you think she will sign up?

If anyone knows her stance on this matter please say so with references if possible.

Also what are your opinions on the Kyoto Protocol?- are you happy witht the position your country is taking and should "developing" (note the " " marks) countries like China and India have some/the same objectives?

In my opinion, I am happy that the New Zealand governement has chosen to ratify Kyoto and countries like China and India should have some objectives too but not as as strict

2007-11-25 20:14:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

We face Polar Ice-cape melting, Holes in OZONE layer,Global Warming etc., then inviting DOOM'S DAY quicker should countries have Nuclear weapons also ? why not all countries spend their Resources on Mass Welfare rather than Mass Destruction-World Leaders-please wake up and do something to SAVE MANKIND.

2007-11-25 17:49:09 · 15 answers · asked by shanpal 3

2007-11-25 14:26:14 · 3 answers · asked by foodforthought 2

2007-11-25 14:22:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Don't you ever doubt it again after what you are about to see!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPQSqAdmmSU&feature=related

2007-11-25 13:52:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is your take on global warming?

2007-11-25 13:36:50 · 16 answers · asked by Xp-117 2

What do you think about global warming?

p.s: let me know anything that you know about global warming too please!
thanx!

2007-11-25 13:17:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am also concerned with our environment needs to be cleaner for everyones general health but why is so many so worried about all the icebergs melting and covering the world in water when God promised us he would not use water to destroy the earth again... This is not the words of human but a Promise from God .I truly beleive in his every promise and all of his promises are indeed promises.

2007-11-25 12:56:55 · 12 answers · asked by c.c. 3

please help me i need to know how global warming might affect canadas fishing give links too :) thx

2007-11-25 12:43:06 · 5 answers · asked by briannucc 2

2007-11-25 11:53:37 · 5 answers · asked by oriolesfan2323 4

because i really care about global warming. and want to save our planet earth.

2007-11-25 11:51:36 · 8 answers · asked by hellokitty1145 2

just want to know how in a short summary. Thanks for your input.

2007-11-25 11:28:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

have you ever seen al gores house? it is a huge mansion! he also has soo many cars i think hes just doing it for publicity.

2007-11-25 10:51:04 · 16 answers · asked by Pretty G 1

I now hesitate to use power tools and the lawn mower.

I don't know how to answer the Super Market cashier when they ask..."Paper or Plastic?" Either one spells environmental negligence.

I need my automobile for getting to and from work, but limit long trips.

I have energy efficient devices in my home.

Yet, everyone around me goes about doing the same old, same old...and time might be running out.

To those of you who still believe earth is just fine and dandy...do me a favor, don't bother answering.

All the gadgets and inventions from the past century are coming back to haunt us now with 6.4 billion people ignoring all the signs that something ain't quite right.

Go ahead, bombard me now. (Please...spirited discussion and hopefully it gets to the morons in command).

2007-11-25 09:43:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-25 09:06:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-25 08:33:17 · 11 answers · asked by battla4life p 1

do you people just not care about the environment, or do you just oppose the idea of global warming. if you dont believe in global warming why wouldnt you try to conserve electricity and reduce fossil fuel emissions. CO2 isnt the only by product of burning fossil fuels, acid rain and other problems are caused by pollution from fossil fuels as well.

2007-11-25 08:29:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is 5 things people could do to reduce global warming? and explain why it would help

2007-11-25 06:44:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous