Do you think that Global Warming is a serious problem right now?

Answer 1

There's a completely overwhelming amount of scientific data showing that it's real and caused mostly by man.

Short version:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Climate_Change_Attribution.png

The best summary of the data:

http://www.ipcc.ch/SPM2feb07.pdf

The data is why scientists know it's mostly us and not the sun, volcanoes, etc. The data is why the vast majority of scientists think it's real. Proof.

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

What's going to happen if we don't start doing something about it now:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6538779,00.html

http://www.ipcc.ch/SPM6avr07.pdf

These people are convinced by the science, in spite of their conservative politics.

"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.

“With overwhelming scientific evidence that global warming is adversely impacting the health of our planet, the time has come for the Congress to take action.”

Senator Olympia Snowe, Republican, Maine

"I agree with you (Gore) that the debate over climate change is over."

Rep. Dennis Hastert, Republican, Illinois

"Global warming is real, now, and it must be addressed."

Lee Scott, CEO, Wal-Mart

“DuPont believes that action is warranted, not further debate."

Charles O. Holliday, Jr., CEO, DuPont

"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

Answer 2

with the global warming the temperature will increase
if the temperature will increase it will melt the glaciers at the poles
and if the glaciers melt, the sea level will significantly increase

therefore, global warming is a serious problem.

but with the continues production of pollution, the global warming becomes more serious and harder to revert.

Answer 3

The exponential equation for global warming based on NCDC data for the last 114 years is
T = 490.9306941(1.000022076)^t - 459.69
where t is in years AD and the output T is °F.
That works out to a 0.2% increase in absolute temperature per century.

Answer 4

absolutly, i think that the government needs to make people more aware about the causes and effects of global warming. Its said that in 20 years certain parts of the world will no longer be habitable. I think that it is a serious problem. Laws and regulations should be made to better our planet before it destroys us.

Answer 5

Not in comparison with Peak oil.

Civilization as we know it is coming to an end soon. This is not the wacky proclamation of a doomsday cult, apocalypse bible prophecy sect, or conspiracy theory society. Rather, it is the scientific conclusion of the best paid, most widely-respected geologists, physicists, bankers, and investors in the world. These are rational, professional, conservative individuals who are absolutely terrified by a phenomenon known as global "Peak Oil."

Answer 6

Al Gore's flapping jaws is more dangerous than 'global warming'! When combined with other Chicken Little Syndrome sufferers BS, they gets mo' dangerous than a whole herd of cow farts.
Don't sweat it. It goes away on it's own with no help from man. Wasn't caused by, can't be stopped, changed, or 'fixed' by man.
And that's the whole TRUTH!

Answer 7

yes if we care for our children.
People who say it isn't an issue then these people need to start listening to what the scientists are saying.
I agree that we don't know for certain what it is going to do and that this increase maybe a natural cycle but why risk it.
if we can do something about it then we should. Especially since the easiest things we can do will actually save us money.

Answer 8

Yes, it is. Glaciers are melting and that is the greatest effect of Global Warming.

Answer 9

The data I have seen says that the man-made part amounts to less than 1 degree. Warmer temperatures and longer growing seasons are better than long winters and famine.

Answer 10

Good question :)

Yes, very serious.

I'm currently writing a book on that. Might be of interest you to have a look at the proposal.

http://www.changethis.com/proposals/918