Consider this on Global Warming...?

Question

Lets say Global Warming isn't real....Wouldn't you agree that we should still be trying to cut emissions and be as energy efficent as possible. I think even if it's all made up, we should still be trying to find renewable energy sources, perfecting the Fuel-Cell, and moving away from petroleum based fuels. Do you agree? Can't we at least come together on that?

Answer 1

I can't say it any better than that. Why wouldn't someone agree?

Answer 2

I completely agree with you. This needs to be done, but it won't as long as Bush is in office because he and his family have too much invested in fuel. With their own company and all. Changing the fuel sources would mean less money in his bank for the current fuel. Technology keeps getting so much better over time, and I think some genius should figure out a way to run vehicles on water or battery powered only. That wouldn't polute at all, and it would be so much cheaper on the American citizens. Maybe the next president will do something about it, and maybe the American people tht voted for Bush in the first place will think more before they vote for an idiot. I hope Hilary Clinton is the next president! he would do a lot of good for all of us and the country! Every country but ours is taking measures to help stop global warming. Ours refuses to do it. All foreign made vehicles have had emissions changes, but not US manufactured vehicles.

Answer 3

Agreed to a point. I often feel that the Green heads would gladly let millions Die or be out of work or erase man from the planet all together. During the 60's and seventies (long before me) people made strides to make things better through the Market---Let the Market drive the changes. I have at home a very efficiant VW 40-45 MPG diesel rabbit. I bought it for several reasons AND I AM A Conservative! I would also by more efficient Bulbs and stuff as well. What I do not want is LAWS making me do it. I do not want the UN taxing me and calling MY country the Bad Guy.

Answer 4

First of all, global warming IS real according to the rules of science which state that when reaches a statistical level of certainty regarding empirical research, one can say that something is true (or at least true at this time). What makes science different from religion is that science admits it is not 100% infallible, and that at some future time things may prove not to be true that appear to be--even if that future is billions of years from now. But to your point, scientists and engineers have been warning about fossil fuel depletion long before the idea of global warming existed. Non-renewable means you use it, you lose it. Who wouldn't rather be able to keep something beneficial that use it up? For example, if there was a cure for a disease that came in doses that once used, would disappear, or a different cure for the same disease that would be limitless, which would any reasonable person or society choose to use?

Answer 5

You're right, of course. But you have to realize there are two kinds of people out there who doubt global warming. Some are people who have been confused by all the misinformation and haven't had a chance to sort out the facts from the fiction.
The other group are those spreading the misinformation--from religious nuts to specialinterests to those who have tried to turn science (and not just this topic) into a political issue (e.g. George Bush,e tc.). Some are just screwballs--but some (like the oil companies) are oposing and confusing the issue precicely to delay/derail exactly the kinds of changes you suggest.

Answer 6

exactly! Even though a lot of people don't agree with global warming, what is wrong with still looking for energy alternatives. The energy sources we have now will not last forever.

Answer 7

i completely agree, if more people would of done that from the start then we wouldnt be having this problem. buut considering the fact that global warming is happening so fast and yet we refuse to do anything about it, i dont know what its gonna take to wake people up, especially bush, he's hporrible, he can cut power at a certain time and do something about this but he doesnt.

Answer 8

I completely agree. can't agree more. but if global warming isn't real, whats making the ice caps melt? tearing holes in the o-zone, etc?

Answer 9

Michele (above) worries the greens would let millions die from poverty brought about by the economic hardship of "going green."

Very few of these global warming deniers worry about the billions who will die from starvation and flooding brought about by our unchecked greenhouse gas emissions.

Answer 10

I think we should but only to the point that it does not harm the economy or other countries economies. Environmentalist refuse to let many third world countries industrialize or use there own resources. Why should we prevent their industrialize if it will help their poor starving people?