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Post by Alex on Nov 20, 2007 11:27:39 GMT -5
I really think I'm going to get a LOT of flak for this but here goes.
I do not buy into the global warming fantasy! Ok,ok, don't step on my tail! I agree we need to be more environmentally concerned but I am not at all convinced that the ice caps are melting and all this catastrophic stuff predicted is going to happen or is happening. These same people who are touting disaster can not even predict the weather for tomorrow correctly. I think nature is set up to keep repairing itself and that we can hinder that process but it will take more than what we are doing to destroy this great universe. God is no fool and He knew that we are and He made plans to counteract our stupidity.
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Post by Dabbit on Nov 20, 2007 12:11:55 GMT -5
I'm not sure on this...Most of me thinks that global warming IS occuring, but there is a doubt in my mind as some scientists say that this warming up of the atmosphere happens every so often...If I had to chose I would go with Global warming though, and indeed try to recycle and resue where possible
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Post by Mark on Nov 24, 2007 0:14:05 GMT -5
I'm afraid you're right, Dabbit - if we are to err, let it be on the side of caution. Even scientists who used to scoff at the idea of mankind's exacerbating natural cyclic changes have now gotten on board the bandwagon by stating they were wrong and that the rate of change that has been occurring the past 50 years has increased at a rate that has never before been experienced in the world's history. Again, they could be wrong, but increasing numbers of scientists are saying that Global Warming is a reality and that they are alarmed. Indeed, God is no fool, but He gave us this earth and appointed us as stewards of this earth and gave us free will in the bargain. If we as stewards have fallen down on the job by not taking care of this earth, this home given to us by God, then we could be the architects of our own undoing.
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Post by randulo on Nov 26, 2007 4:58:35 GMT -5
The evidence seems to be weighing in, more and more real scientists are on board. BUT: I don't know if it's true either. What I do believe is that we in the developed world are being selfish pigs about energy and fuels (including me and my constant Internet usage). I am lucky to live in a place with subways and buses, but most people use their cars too much, and buy cars that are too energy-ignorant.
We won't be around to know if global warming is a one-way trend or if it reverses itself some day. What we can do, as others say, is err on the side of caution and in any case, try not to waste and squander for no reason. I've seen people leave their motors running literally without any gain, just because they're lazy. The best advice is probably THINK. Each of us is only one of billions of inhabitants of the planet.
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Post by Maria on Nov 26, 2007 11:09:53 GMT -5
I recently attended a conference on ecology. Of course it got around to global warming. While it is true that there are natural occurring weather patterns (such as 100 year flood plains), man is accelerating changes of and to the environment. The scientists that spoke at this event address the natural changes and what man is doing and has done to move things along. Such as cutting down trees, using fertilizers on our lawns, increased uses of fuels, not buying local grown foods. I could go on and on about it all.
IT all boils down to everyone must accept responsibility for the global warming and do what they can to slow it down. Certainly recycling (something I have done for over 30 years), using fuel efficient cars or better yet, walk or use mass transit are two things that are easily done. Put on a sweater and turn the thermostat down a few degrees. If we all don't do our part, we maybe creating a bleak world for future generations.
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Post by Mark on Nov 26, 2007 12:38:56 GMT -5
Exactly right, Maria. It is not only prudent to err on the side of the caution, but accept our roles as stewards of this earth, its resources, animal and plant life and think about each and every action we take that affects these, now and in the future. I applaud your recycling efforts. I too have always been a recycler and to use a made-up word, a 're-purposer', whenever I can. If I can think of another use for something, I'll reuse that something for that other purpose.
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