Global Warming

The distinguished Tanya102 spake:

Good, I didn't think we'd die. So why is this such a big deal?

Possible melting of ice caps, rising sea levels, displacement problems, proceed ad infinitum.

It's my job to help the next generation, and set a good example for them. And for that I'll gladly lay down my life.

The distinguished viperII spake:

The distinguished Tanya102 spake:[quote]Good, I didn't think we'd die. So why is this such a big deal?

Just a big topic pull that politicians play to get votes, like abortion and the whole ethanol noise back in 2006. Btw south america has been using ethanol for decades. How the hell did we fail that one and whose bright idea was it to make ethanol out of corn?[/quote]

It was a vote-buying campaign buy politicians who know nothing of science and struggling farmers in the Midwest who stood to benefit from government subsidies. Two problems:

1. It takes more energy to produce corn ethanol than what a vehicle can get out of it.
2. The laws of supply-and-demand kicked in with the extra use for corn and caused food prices to increase.

Where's my energy-efficient, flying Deloreon that runs on fusion? It's almost 2015!

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The distinguished HullBreach spake:

It was a vote-buying campaign buy politicians who know nothing of science and struggling farmers in the Midwest who stood to benefit from government subsidies. Two problems:
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<br>1. It takes more energy to produce corn ethanol than what a vehicle can get out of it.
<br>2. The laws of supply-and-demand kicked in with the extra use for corn and caused food prices to increase.
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<br>Where's my energy-efficient, flying Deloreon that runs on fusion? It's almost 2015!

Where are our DeLoreans that can travel back...to the past upon reaching 88mph thanks to a flux capacitor? :'( Now you've saddened me. T^T

It's my job to help the next generation, and set a good example for them. And for that I'll gladly lay down my life.

The distinguished viperII spake:

We don't even have self-tying shoes or hoverboards at least. I am disappoint.

Nike have just patented self-lacing shoes. Supposedly, they will go on sale next year.

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Carbon Dioxide and longer summers help plants grow faster, which in turn reduces the amount of carbon dioxide, creating a cycle. But it's much more complicated than just that.

Some people say "Global Warming is a hoax! I'll drive my 1MPG Hummer when I feel like it!"

Well, "green" sometimes is good. Scientists are developing cheaper and more efficient solar cells which can provide us renuable power without burning anything. Cars now use less fuel, meaning less money on gas, more in your pocket. Nukes now release less radiation, meaning that the apocolypse won't be as bad as we thought.

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Also, I think a fusion reactor will be finished by 2013, but it is unknown whether or not it will produce more energy than is put in.

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The distinguished Tanya102 spake:

The first two are correct. Global warming is happening on other planets also. Do you see cars and factories on those planets? No, it's all part of a cycle.

actually..... the other planets arnt adapted for human life anyway. it would be naturally hot from volcanos e.c.t. we can actually help it though

The distinguished Panzer123 spake:

Also, I think a fusion reactor will be finished by 2013, but it is unknown whether or not it will produce more energy than is put in.

No, we're still a ways away from having a functional, safe fusion reactor unfortunately. :'(

It's my job to help the next generation, and set a good example for them. And for that I'll gladly lay down my life.

It will be for research purposes, however.

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The distinguished a.smith spake:

The distinguished Tanya102 spake:[quote]The first two are correct. Global warming is happening on other planets also. Do you see cars and factories on those planets? No, it's all part of a cycle.

actually..... the other planets arnt adapted for human life anyway. it would be naturally hot from volcanos e.c.t. we can actually help it though[/quote]

The other planets do not have active volcanos. Still, if they did, the heat would be radiated into space or absorbed into the crust. Their temperatures have increased and decreased along the same timeframes as Earth, matching solar cycles.

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Due to rules I'm not allowed to use my real words to describe my thoughts on it so I will use one word to decried it.Hoax.

The distinguished Tanya102 spake:

Moulder, people do care. But, this is not something that is going to ruin us. As Hull said, it's normal.

Erm, just because it's something natural (normal) doesn't mean it won't hurt us. Tectonic movements are normal put they most certainly do "ruin" things.

It's my job to help the next generation, and set a good example for them. And for that I'll gladly lay down my life.

Well, tectonic plate movement may ruin things depending on how much the plate moves and the nature of how it moves.
I believe that the theories of global warming and climate change are false. Like previously stated, it seems only natural for the temperature to increase or decrease slightly over time. Some may think that the icebergs are melting and polar bears have less glaciers to live on so polar bears are dying. Then, some think this results in the oceans to rise. I disagree because if the temperature goes up slightly no significant percent of the iceberg will melt and therefore no oceans will rise. Only if the temperature increases drastically a global disaster like this would occur.

genius isn't everything

We, in Arizona, in my town, are experiancing temps. ±15 degrees below average for this time of year, thanks Global Warming, oh and Mid-Texas thanks you for the snow!

Are pools of blood forming in your hands whenever you cup them, only to coagulate into the form of a tiny baby with three heads?

The distinguished Emblem spake:

Well, tectonic plate movement may ruin things depending on how much the plate moves and the nature of how it moves.
<br> I believe that the theories of global warming and climate change are false. Like previously stated, it seems only natural for the temperature to increase or decrease slightly over time. Some may think that the icebergs are melting and polar bears have less glaciers to live on so polar bears are dying. Then, some think this results in the oceans to rise. I disagree because if the temperature goes up slightly no significant percent of the iceberg will melt and therefore no oceans will rise. Only if the temperature increases drastically a global disaster like this would occur.

Actually, it apparently takes only a small increase in the average temperature near the equator to raise polar temperatures somewhat significantly. The question isn't if global warming exists, but whether we can/have influenced it.

It's my job to help the next generation, and set a good example for them. And for that I'll gladly lay down my life.

The distinguished HullBreach spake:

The distinguished a.smith spake:[quote]The distinguished Tanya102 spake:<blockquote>The first two are correct. Global warming is happening on other planets also. Do you see cars and factories on those planets? No, it's all part of a cycle.

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<br>actually..... the other planets arnt adapted for human life anyway. it would be naturally hot from volcanos e.c.t. we can actually help it though</blockquote>
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<br>The other planets do not have active volcanos. Still, if they did, the heat would be radiated into space or absorbed into the crust. Their temperatures have increased and decreased along the same timeframes as Earth, matching solar cycles.[/quote]

Hm, I'm pretty sure Venus has active volcanoes a-plenty. ;-)

It's my job to help the next generation, and set a good example for them. And for that I'll gladly lay down my life.

Other planets have active volcanoes, I believe.

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The distinguished Panzer123 spake:

Other planets have active volcanoes, I believe.

Venus probably does. Jupiter's moon Io does. The planets that are generally cited as warming do not, like Mars, Saturn, and Pluto. (That is to clarify my previous post.)

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The distinguished Tanya102 spake:

The distinguished HullBreach spake:[quote]The distinguished Panzer123 spake:

I thought Pluto was not a planet anymore...?

It sort of is, depending on who you ask. I've heard terms like "pluton", "minor planet", "dwarf planet", and "planetoid".

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Not taking care of earth has more affects than global warming (wich I don't believe exists). What about too much garbage?

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