Do you really believe that global warming is something new?

Question

Through the last million or so years there has been many ice ages, and then many meltings. So why all of a sudden is this something that is so shocking to people? The hype is just hype just another way for people to be scared. Yes we are having global warming....it happens every million years or so....get over it already.

Answer 1

Yes, the climate has been changing for a long time, but this time, it's WORSE and by 2025, unlike all the other times, it won't be able to be reversed.

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Answer 2

Well, in a way, you're right. Global warming is a natural process. However, there are two things to consider

1. In a naturally occuring global warming scenario, the earth is capable of re-stabilizing. This may not be the case if due to human interaction with the environment. Now, I'm not saying one thing or the other about how it is caused this time, I'll leave that up to all the americans that drive H3's.

2. The MAJOR difference is that the human race did not depend on our climate and environment as much as we do now. If global warming does become a problem, food, water, and land will become much more difficult to attain. We will NOT be able to go to Jewel and get all the food we need. There will be shortages. Just look at what has already happened in California with the oranges and avacados. One week of bad weather caused 70-80% of the nations crops to turn to crap. Our economy is also greatly impacted by these types of problems as well.

Wether or not it is a new issue or an old issue, or the fact that it is bound to happen at some point, is a moot point. I would rather it happen as far into the future as possible. Also, I would like the planet to be able to recover and stabilize. What do you think happened to the sabre-tooth tiger or wholly mammath. Global Climate change killed them all. Do you want that to happen to the human race? If so, then I suppose you are already "over it".

Answer 3

I hope you are correct.

However, it's very difficult to believe that we can spew millions of tons of CO, CO2, sulfur and all of the other pollutants into our atmosphere and NOT have an effect.

It's not "something new," it's just been brought to the forefront recently because so many reputable scientists (with no ax to grind or motive for finding ways to scare people) have come to believe that our industries and vehicles are indeed contributing to the green house effect.

Consider for a moment, if we address this problem in a rational and economically feasible fashion, and we're wrong - the result is simply a cleaner environment.
But if we're right, and we fail to address the concern, we will leave our future generations a very serious problem.

I believe the positives of addressing this issue far outweigh the negatives.

Answer 4

The scientific debate about whether global warming is real and caused by man is over. This is not some treehugger Commie conspiracy to control people.

Scientists agree it's real and caused by man:

http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/306/5702/1686

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1995348,00.html

Business leaders agree it's real and caused by man:

http://money.cnn.com/2007/01/22/news/companies/climate_emissions/index.htm

Republican leaders agree it's real and caused by man:

"We simply must do everything we can in our power to slow down global warming before it is too late. The science is clear. The global warming debate is over."

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Republican, Governor, California

"Our nation has both an obligation and self-interest in facing head-on the serious environmental, economic and national security threat posed by global warming."

John McCain, Republican, Senator, Arizona

"These technologies will help us become better stewards of the environment - and they will help us to confront the serious challenge of global climate change."

President George Bush, Republican

The global warming deniers are exactly the same type of non-science believers as the people who don't believe we landed on the moon.

I would have added "or those who believe the Earth was made 6000 years ago". But I can't. Evangelical Christians believe it's real and caused by man:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,243801,00.html?sPage=fnc.science/naturalscience

The scientific debate over whether global warming is real and caused by man is finished. Yes and yes.

And it won't be benign. It won't destroy man, but it will be very bad. It will flood coastal areas and damage agriculture. Rich countries will see huge costs, and the standard of living will go down. In poor countries people will die of starvation.

Answer 5

Global climate changes have been cyclic, but the part that is NEW is the steady increase in CO2 in the atmosphere. Here is a cool, interactive web site that explains it pretty well:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/flash/0,,1267004,00.html

So we will have to deal with it right away, because it is a problem that will have great effect on all of us.

Answer 6

ppl are dumb and don't bealive it but look at the disaters that have been occurring latley.... like where i live it was 60's and 70's 4 weeks in jan!!!! ans one time it was 80 in deceber in maryland... its not 2 scare aneone its the truth, its real i think

Answer 7

I agree with you! It's all hype.