isn't the global warning terrible?

Question

oh my God thise weather is terrible in the same week we had 80 degrees and 20 and a sumer day and snow what can we do /?

Answer 1

It's past midnight here in one of the cooler regions of mainland Australia. It has been autumn for more than two weeks. The temperature outside is about 16C, that's about 58F. The weather was been like this with occasional showers for about three weeks. However, it is cooling down somewhat, as expected.

Answer 2

If you mean global warming then in answer to your question of course it is terrible. Regarding what you can do; you need to educate yourself about the problem and its solutions. Basically consume less. Consume less electrical and fossil fuel related energy, walk and cycle, or take public transport. Consume less out of season crops, why have strawberries flown from Spain, think of the CO2 emmisions? The list is endless, but if you are American you have a lot to do.

Geography student "Cute Nose" hit the nail on the head when she pointed out that "Brain Capacity" is linked to the Hoi Polloi understanding this issue. Don't take this personally but I don't know who is teaching you, but global warming which is taking place would be better understood by the masses if it was called Mass Human Extinction. Many of the advantages and disadvantages you listed are not globally universal. For example, global warming, warms Antactica (great if you own a condo there), melts the ice, which affects the movement of ocean currents. These currents have already been observed to be changing. If the Gulf Stream, moving warm water from the Gulf of Mexico north east to Europe, continues to slow then countries like Britain will become significantly colder. The reduction in the number of insects may seem like a benefit, but who or what is going to pollenate your flowers. With no insects pollenating flowers you have no fruit. The US fruit industry is already having a problem with reduced number of bees (reduced through disease).

Oh, Shamus_Jack I really am keen to know where in the bible it prophesises environmental problems as being a sign of the end of this earth age. I seriously am interested!

This is answer was according to how much brain-capacity I have. Not copied from anywhere.

Answer 3

global warming is caused by something called the "greenhouse effect".
"greenhouse effect" is basically the significant rise in the earth's temperature because of increase in the presence of "greenhouse gases". these gases are basically carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide etc.

yes, global warming is bad for the atmosphere. but it is beneficial too. lets see how:

disadvantages (as far as i know):
1. rise in temperature
2. melting of ice caps
3. rise in sea level
4. submergence of land
5. unexpected rainfall or no rain at all (changes in season)
6. deaths due to heat
7. electricity bills will hit the roof!
8. depletion of ozone layer
9. harmful rays from the sun pour in through the ozone hole in the atmosphere

advantages:
1. growth of lush green foliage due to rise in temperate
2. habitats are made for endangered animals
3. growing season for crops will lengthen
4. atleast the ice-age is away!
5. cold related deaths will decrease (there are more cold-related deaths than heat-related deaths)
6. people suffering from asthma, cardiovascular diseases will benefit
7. no more insects!
8. lots and lots of water. no droughts or famines.
9. it will actually result in more oxygen on earth. so global warming will in turn reduce global warming automatically!

so not much to mourn about! enjoy the warm weather!

this answer was according to how much brain-capacity i have. not copied from anywhere.

Answer 4

Global warming is a hoax. People are making money off of it. Weather changes are natural! Weather is random! Don't believe the hype!

Answer 5

the problem you facing now is related to the whole world, i recommended you to watch 'an inconvenient truth', the documentary that speaks at global warming issue and had been awarded the best documentary by Oscar. watch it and you may find the solution there. so i hope everyone had watch this film, let us help our world and ourself.......

Answer 6

what warning?

Jk

You mean global warming.
Try imagine us in "The Day of Tomorrow"

Answer 7

evironmental problems are prophisied in the bible, it is a sign of the end of this earth age, before the second advent.

Answer 8

The goal is to bring global warming under control by curtailing the release of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping "greenhouse" gases into the atmosphere.

We can contribute to this global cause with personal actions. Our individual efforts are especially significant in countries like the US and Canada, where individuals release 10,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per person every year.

We can help immediately by becoming more energy efficient. Reducing our use of oil, gasoline and coal also sets an example for others to follow.

Reduce electricity usage around the home
The largest source of greenhouse gases is electric power generation. The average home actually contributes more to global warming than the average car. This is because much of the energy we use in our homes comes from power plants which burn fossil fuel to power our electric products.

To reduce the amount of electricity used in our homes:

switch to energy-efficient lighting - Replace the familiar incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. For each CFL bulb replacement, you'll lower your energy bill and keep nearly 700 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the air over the bulb's lifetime. CFL bulbs last much longer and use only a quarter of the energy consumed by conventional bulbs. more info

improve the efficiency of home appliances - Home appliances vary greatly in terms of energy-efficiency and operating costs. The more energy-efficient an appliance is, the less it costs to run. You can lower your utility bill and help protect the environment. here's how

buy energy-efficient appliances - When shopping for a new appliance - especially a major appliance such as a refrigerator, dishwasher, or air-conditioner - select the one with the highest energy efficiency rating. By opting for a refrigerator with the Energy Star label -- indicating it uses at least 15 percent less energy than the federal requirement -- you can reduce carbon dioxide pollution by nearly a ton in total. more info

reduce energy needed for heating - According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling systems in the U.S. emit over a half billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year. Much of the energy used for heating our homes is wasted, and yet the prevention is, in many cases, simple and inexpensive. here's how

reduce energy needed for cooling - Air conditioners alone use up to 1/6th of the electricity in the U.S. and, on hot summer days, consume 43% of the U.S. peak power load. You can reduce much of the need for air conditioning, and enjoy a cost savings benefit, by using 'passive' techniques to help cool your home. here's how
Improve vehicle fuel-efficiency
The second largest source of greenhouse gases is transportation. Motor vehicles are responsible for about a third of all carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. and Canada.


practice fuel-efficient driving - Every gallon of gasoline burned puts 26 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. You can boost the overall fuel-efficiency of your car as much as 30% by simple vehicle maintenance and attention to your style of driving.
read these tips for fuel-efficient driving.

buy a fuel-efficient car - Even more important is the choice of car or truck you buy. If you buy a new car that gets 10 more miles per gallon than your old car, the amount of carbon dioxide reduction realized in one year will be about 2,500 pounds. The new hybrid cars, using efficient gas-electric engines, can cut global warming pollution by 30% or more.
learn more about hybrid cars.

recycle air conditioner coolant - If your car has an air conditioner, make sure you recycle its coolant whenever you have it serviced. You can save thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide each year by doing this.

drive less - You'll save energy by taking the bus, riding a bike, or walking. Try consolidating trips to the mall or longer routine drives. Encourage car-pooling.

Conserve energy in the home and yard
Yard maintenance contributes significantly to greenhouse emissions. Per hour of operation, a power lawn mower emits 10-12 times as much hydrocarbon as a typical auto. A weedeater emits 21 times more and a leaf blower 34 times more.
reduce lawn size - Lawn size can be reduced by adding shrubs, beds, ground covers and mulched areas. Try creating a lawn area small enough to be mowed using an efficient reel (push) mower. Lawn edging can be set low enough to mow over, reducing or eliminating the need for a weed-eater. more info

recycle whenever possible - aluminum cans, newspapers, magazines, cardboard, glass - anything recycled reduces the energy needed to create new products. To find the recycling center nearest you, call: 1 800-CLEANUP. For ideas on home recycling, click here for more info.

eat locally produced food - Today, the food choices available in supermarkets come from all over the world. All of this 'traffic' in food requires staggering amounts of fuel - generally by refrigerated airplanes or transport trucks. Food transportation is one of the fastest growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions. more info

eat vegetarian meals - Vegetarian food requires much less energy to produce. Enjoying vegetarian meals once or twice a week results in significant CO2 savings. more info

paint your home a light color if you live in a warm climate, or a dark color in a cold climate. This can contribute saving up to 5000 pounds of carbon dioxide per year.

choose clean energy options - If you can choose your electricity supplier, pick a company that generates at least half its power from wind, solar energy and other renewable sources.

buy clean energy certificates and carbon offsets - Help spur the renewable energy market and cut global warming pollution with "wind certificates" or "green tags," which represent clean power you can add to the nation's energy grid in place of electricity from fossil fuels. more info
A “carbon offset” is an emission reduction credit which can be purchased by individuals, businesses and governments to reduce their net greenhouse gas emissions. more info



While it may be difficult to adopt some of these suggestions, any amount of energy saved is significant. Even small changes are worthwhile, as they spark our awareness. As we become more aware of the importance of saving energy, we find ways of saving where possible.

Making energy conservation a part of our daily awareness is essential to the goal of reducing global warming. mother eather new give youider on how to live green also.