Global Warming. What can be done about it? HELP!?

Question

It is no questions that humans play a full roll in global warming and its fatal results for the planet. What can be done about it to undo what's done? Nothing says a scientist. Everyone should cooperate say other scientists.

But what can really be done to stop the trend or even slow it down a bit? Can we replace the rivers we've destroyed? Can we rebuilt the mountains removed to make way for cement?

Can we destroy all the concrete that is covering the earth's pores to allow the earth to breathe again? Can we re-install all the earth properties that were there but disappeared when we started pouring concrete all over the face of the earth?

Can we go back to horse and carriage? Will this reverse the mass destruction of mother earth in the long run? Can we not take too long to study these questions because it is getting too late perhaps?

Can the different governments think about the future of humanity and react positively?

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Answer 1

There ARE things we can do...even if it just slows down the warming process. I have recently written a list (a pledge for our members) that if everyone followed, would reduce c02 emissions by a lot. In addition to these, we HAVE to put pressure on Congress to pass tough laws reducing co2 emissions drastically. Check out www.stepitup07.org. Here's my 'pledge':

Wissahickon Action On Global Warming Pledge


1.I will change a minimum of 5 lightbulbs from standard to compact fluorescent (it will save 600 pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere!).
2.I will become a more responsible driver.
-I won’t idle my car when waiting in a line.
-I will drive less
-Combine my trips (go more than one place at a time).
-Use public transportation when I can.
-Next time I am in the market to buy a car I will buy either a hybrid or a high efficiency vehicle.
3. I will turn off the light when I leave a room for over 15 minutes.
4.I will become a recycling addict! Paper, Glass, Aluminum, and Plastic!
5.I will turn down my thermostat 10 degrees at night.
6.I will educate others about global warming. I will either recommend or show Inconvenient Truth to whomever I can.
7.I will petition my workplace to turn off unnecessary lights and turn down the heat/air conditioning.
8.I will write a minimum of one letter a month to my representative asking them to support steps to reduce global warming on a city, state, and national level.
9.I will be more conscious every day of my actions.
10.I will plant one tree (or more!).
11.I will use at least 2 reusable shopping bags on every trip.
12.Use less, buy less. Shop at thrift stores, buy used, throw away less.
13.I will do my best to buy from environmentally responsible companies. (there is a list online at sierraclub.org/sierra).
14.I will turn off my computer when not in use and ask my workplace to make it mandatory to do the same.

We can't lose hope...we have to be realistic about what can be done.

Peace,
Cat Neman
Wissahickon Action On Global Warming

Answer 2

The human population is very, very small compared to the earth. The concrete that we have put on the earth covers a very small area, and is no different than the rock covering the earth. 98% of greenhouse gasses come from the ocean, and it has been proven that the Earth is cyclic, it cools and warms periodically. Man has a negligable affect on this. We are little, tiny, and powerless. There is nothing we can do to stop or slow down global warming. We will adapt just like any other species.

Answer 3

Haven't you thought it more than a little strange that those "other" experts on climatology (that say there is NOT any global warming), are never quoted in the media? Does the media use fake photos of polar bears stranded on ice? Yes. Does the media report that Iceland has record ice? That the OTHER end of the Arctic and Antarctic have record cold and ice, and polar bears are flourishing? Has the media reported the record cold in parts of the U.S. and Europe THIS winter? That Greenland, which once flourished and WAS actually green, was wiped out because of ice & snow centuries ago? That these same people of Greenland had no automobiles, etc.? Of course the answer to all these questions is a big fat NO! Global warming, as yet, has not been proven and will not be proven probably in our lifetime.

Answer 4

No, we can't create mountains and rivers again but we can definitely save the earth from it's fatal destruction by global warming. The only idea is to plant trees and it can be helpful in many ways directly or indirectly:-
1) planting = formation of water vapour or clouds
2) increase of oxygen
3) planting = clouds = snow on mountain tops
4) decrease of carbon dioxide
5) planting in polar regions (also) = clouds = snowfall or hailstorms in polar regions which can revive the amount of snow in the poles which have melted due to global warming.
We can't destroy the concrete otherwise where will we live or get our other things like shops, markets, and restaurants etc and think about the roads...how can we drive on ultra rough roads.
The later part of your questions' answer is:
None of us want to go back to those backbone aching horserides and carraiges. We can help it in that way but no one will think like us. They'll only think about themselves. Going by the other people's veiw we can answer the last part of your question too.
And, government should increase the amount of water, alcohol and electric charged vehicle production and even, if not that then....there should be a law that if one man is born, we have to plant 5 plants and if a vehicle is purchased, he will have to plant 10 to 15 plants according to the amount of hydrocarbon they release in air.
And..and..and..please I request you to send me an e mail at [e-mail] specially if you select it as best answer.

Answer 5

Answering your question:

We can conserve energy. Better cars and trucks, more energy efficient homes and factories.

We can develop alternatives to burning fossil fuels. Nuclear, solar, wind.

We can develop methods to trap (sequester) carbon dioxide.

We'll need to do them all, this is a very big problem.

To the critics:
To the people who say "solar variation" or "volcanoes". It's not that. The IPCC report analyzed those things and many others. That analysis is not their opinion, it's straightforward calculations based on peer reviewed data. And they say the major problem is us. The IPCC report has huge amounts of data and has received the most peer review of any scientific document in history. It's a unanimous report of hundreds of scientists from countries all around the world, from countries with very different political concerns. Science does not get any more solid than this.

"The science of global warming is clear. We know enough to act now. We must act now."

James Rogers, CEO of Charlotte-based Duke Energy.

"The overwhelming majority of atmospheric scientists around the world and our own National Academy of Sciences are in essential agreement on the facts of global warming and the significant contribution of human activity to that trend."

Russell E. Train, former environmental official under Presidents Nixon and Ford

"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."

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, 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."

Senator John McCain, R-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

Answer 6

the main concern (for my section as an plant ecologist) is the value that the globe is warming. simply by fact the climate ameliorations, the distribution variety of species strikes to in superb condition the recent circumstances. even nevertheless, the environmental exchange and the species responses are very sluggish (many generations required for even the smallest variety shift). as a result the value of exchange is what threatens biodiversity. to boot, fragmented landscapes (the place interior of reach plant existence is limited to roadsides and small reserves) recommend there is rather little section the place the species can migrate to and subsequently they're 'fenced in' to what's starting to be incorrect habitat. This results of world warming (alongside with the habitat clearing and different outcomes) is extra suitable to what is going to exchange into the subsequent mass extinction. To regain comparable worldwide species richnesses as what are considered in the present day, 1000's to thousands and thousands of years would be required. i'm not an alarmist... I definitely have only carried out my examine on the effects of fragmentation and worldwide warming on plant biodiversity

Answer 7

Yes humans play a full roll in global warming. Since Industrial revolution the level of CO2 rised in atmosphere twice and tempreture rised by 2.5 degrees. We help our Mother earth by stoping burning Carbon that gives CO2, using green energy stoping pumping oil and natural gas, and stoping burning rain forests. You can help by using less water, using less energy and using bycycle.

Answer 8

Excessive use of concrete is hardly to blame. The link below is one recent (and already slightly outdated) report from the IPCC that summarizes Global Warming causes. It's simply excessive reliance on fossil fuels and the resulting combustion products (CO2, methane and nitrous oxide). We simply need to burn less fossil fuel. It's an entire infrastructure and societal change that needs to occur.

Answer 9

There is not a dam thing that's going to stop it! The world is run by BIG business, BIG business is GREEDY and will never slow down. I suggest you all just try to enjoy your life and have pity on our children and especially your grand children, there going to have a hell of a ride.

Answer 10

I don't belive in global warming... I believe in Geology that says it;s natural...


however, according to that 133 nation research crap...

nothing can be done... might as well evac Flordia... That's why I'm going to Disney World... might be my last chance