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Global warming - hype or fact?
It almost sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but a panel of researchers has concluded:
Do you you believe global warming is occurring? If so, how much of it do you think is being caused by people? 6 comments from 6 users
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posted by
Bundy
on Jun 29, 2008 at 07:20 AM
What do you mean there is no debate that global warming is occuring? Over 19,000 scientists have signed a recent petition stating exactly that global warming is a farce, and many are now in agreement that we are entering solar cycle #23, which is a cooling cycle. Sun spots have become fewer in recent years. Many areas on earth experienced record amounts of snowfall this past winter, and the number of days that the temp reaches 60 degrees is decreasing in many areas. This all started with the first generation of idiots who possessed conditioned air for their entire lives. Is it hot in Laredo, TX in August? You bet! But guess what? It was hot there in 1735, too! People that perpetuate this madness without facts to support their claims should be ashamed of themselves.
posted by
sandwichh
on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Cyclic climate change is a natural happening, most of science is getting on board with this now that more truth is coming out.
Man can and will adjust.
The man made panic that is going on is only putting money in the pockets of people like Al Gore and ever increasing powers attempted by governments. All of which will take away from the freedom and resources of the citizens unnecessarily. posted by
thewaywardwind
on Jun 26, 2008 at 07:48 AM
Of course global warming exists -- and it is as natural as the tides. I would like to ask the doomsayers who blame warming on man, and specifically the developed western nations only one question: What melted the ice cap that covered most of Europe and North America so many thousands of years ago? Was it flatulance from wooly mammoths? Also, don't forget the "mini-ice age" that lasted from the mid 1500's to the late 1800s. That one messed up crop production and altered human migration. It also made life miserable for George Washington's men at Valley Forge. There was the "year without summer" in 1816 that destroyed crops and many froze to death. That cold summer was caused by volcanic action that blocked the sunlight. That cold snap lasted a couple of centuries and then the weather warmed up -- again -- and life returned to normal. The earth's climate has changed countless times over its history and will change again. It is up to us to adapt to it.
posted by
dtewes
on Jun 26, 2008 at 07:22 AM
There are still a few researchers out there that would debate the existence of global warming, but the numbers are becoming fewer and fewer. The twist on the debate now is whether the warming is a result of man or natural forces or some combination.Chris, you ruined my day. Chocolate cake isn't good for ya? posted by
OLDRUSTYBUCKET1
on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:03 PM
If global warming exists, it all comes from all the hot air coming out of Washington D.C.
posted by
ChrisCobler
on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:24 PM
My understanding is that the scientific community is almost in universal agreement that global warming exists. Scientists certainly have been wrong before, but there doesn't seem to be much debate among them anymore. I'm not sure the media are doing the public any favors by reporting it as if there is a debate. Personally, I'm still waiting on the study that bacon and chocolate cake are good for you, but that doesn't seem to be forthcoming either.
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