2006 Warmest Year on Record. 2005 Second Warmest, etc.?

Question

Can we stop this?

Answer 1

2006 wasn't the warmest year, 2005 was and 1998 was second.

Answer 2

2005 was the warmest year on record, 2006 was much cooler with preliminary data putting it at the sixth warmest year. 1998 was the second warmest year on record. 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 were all cooler than 1998 so at best any of these could only be the third warmest year.

Who told you 2006 was warmest, 2005 second warmest etc.?

2007, who knows.

Answer 3

These are the kinds of data points that will in time without doubt alter everyone's thinking about global climate change. Some scientists did not need these two data points. Some people became convinced by them, while others must wait till their ocean front property is submerged before giving in to the inevitable. As a meteorologist I am convinced but I must say that in my opinion the jury is still out on just how significant the change will be, the extent to which the the earth-atmosphere can correct for these changes, etc.. I do not see the necessity to become a pessimist.

Answer 4

Global Warming may indeed be taking place. It is important to keep it in perspective though.

First, the earth has gone through periods of warming and cooling ever since it existed...there have been ice ages and warm periods...this is a natural occurance.

Second, there are many things that impact global temperatures - volcanic eruptions that exhaust large amounts of dust into the atmosphere, meteorite strikes that releas large amounts of dust into the atmosphere, cows (see the attached reference, and there are many others that support almost any point of view) and other biological life, etc. It is impossible to nail it to industrial effluents, automobile exhaust, etc. In addtion, emerging industrializing nations (without the United States' environmental regulations and with larger populations) such as China and India are dwarfing the output of "greenhouse" gasses that the U.S. outputs. In the U.S., we should do what we can to reduce our emissions and be responsible for our environment.

Finally, we should not be arrogant enough to think that we can control this temperature phenomonon. Again, we can do our part, but other factors that are out of our control are much bigger contributers...

Answer 5

We can stop it by pushing for companies to stop polluting the environment. Electric companies have the ability now to stop their pollution, but they choose not to use it because the government does not require the pollution controls. We need to push for pollution control laws and only buy from companies that support our environment.

We can drive our cars as little as possible and use more efficient cars.

We can buy the new incandescent light bulbs that last longer and are more efficient.

We can stop using many of the products that we throw away. Rather than using plastic wrap, use Tupperware that you will wash and reuse. Reuse everything you possibly can.

We can put as many things into the recycle bin as possible.

We can put more efficient thermostats in our homes and not run the heat or air conditioning as high when we are not home.

Just some ideas.

Take care,
Troy

Answer 6

sure certainly ten out of the only ideal 14 years were the warmest for the reason that instrumental recordings began. Sage par for the route, we are talking international temps and also you go back up with graphs human beings temps. aspect of order, even with the reality that you would possibly want to properly be a skeptic, what we are handling indexed right here are DA deniers, no longer skeptics. The anti technology faction right here flat out denies the fact of man made GW

Answer 7

And next year at this time, they'll be saying "2007, Warmest on Record.
No, can't stop it.

Answer 8

That really would depend on where you live. In indy this is only the 5th warmest winter we have had and I am sure someplaces are complaining about all the cold and snow that they should not be getting.

Answer 9

You have to remember: the "record" isn't that old, especially in terms of the age of the planet.

Don't get fooled by the sensationalism of global warming - investigate for yourself. It has become a very powerful tool for political and financial gain. Just ask Al Gore.

Answer 10

Noone N was right except most agree that 1998 was very slightly warmer than 2005.