The main point:
The Eiffel Tower is to turn its famous night-time illuminations off for five minutes on Thursday to help draw attention to energy consumption and the environment on the eve of the release of a U.N. report on climate change.
My thoughts:
It's definitely quite a subtle point with an enormous meaning.
What do you think?
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Report: Sydney heat deaths to soar 1/31/07
The main point:
Climate change in Sydney will cause a significant rise in heat-related deaths of people over 65 years of age by 2050, as Australia's biggest city suffers more heat waves, bushfires and floods, a new environment report says.
The report by Australia's premier scientific body, the Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), forecast heat-related deaths for elderly people would rise from the current 176 a year to 1,312 by 2050.
Australia is already feeling the brunt of global warming with the worst drought in 100 years eating into economic growth.
My thoughts:
I have always wanted to cook an egg on a rock in the sunshine.
What do you think?
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Climate change in Sydney will cause a significant rise in heat-related deaths of people over 65 years of age by 2050, as Australia's biggest city suffers more heat waves, bushfires and floods, a new environment report says.
The report by Australia's premier scientific body, the Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), forecast heat-related deaths for elderly people would rise from the current 176 a year to 1,312 by 2050.
Australia is already feeling the brunt of global warming with the worst drought in 100 years eating into economic growth.
My thoughts:
I have always wanted to cook an egg on a rock in the sunshine.
What do you think?
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Lawmakers hear of interference in global warming science 1/31/07
The main point:
• House Chairman: Officials mislead by "injecting doubt" into climate science
• Presidential contenders expound on subject at Senate hearing
• Advocacy groups' survey show many scientists subjected to political pressure
• Sens. McCain, Obama to express views on global warming at hearing
My thoughts:
Listen folks, ya'll got nothn to worry about. Global warming is just cyclical, everything is going to be fine. Ya, you think they mislead us?
What do you think?
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• House Chairman: Officials mislead by "injecting doubt" into climate science
• Presidential contenders expound on subject at Senate hearing
• Advocacy groups' survey show many scientists subjected to political pressure
• Sens. McCain, Obama to express views on global warming at hearing
My thoughts:
Listen folks, ya'll got nothn to worry about. Global warming is just cyclical, everything is going to be fine. Ya, you think they mislead us?
What do you think?
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Experts slam upcoming global warming report 1/29/07
The main point:
• The first of 4 major global warming reports by the IPCC expected Friday
• Critics say climate report omits melt-off of ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica
• IPCC report: By 2100 the sea level will rise anywhere between 5 and 23 inches
• Journal Science study: Sea levels will rise 20 to 55 inches by 2100
My thoughts:
So lets forget about the 20-55 inches by 2100. Lets just say 12 inches. Thats one foot. That also sounds like a pretty big underestimate from what the report is speculated to say. Isn't that enough to put manhattan under water? Got sandbags?
What do you think?
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• The first of 4 major global warming reports by the IPCC expected Friday
• Critics say climate report omits melt-off of ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica
• IPCC report: By 2100 the sea level will rise anywhere between 5 and 23 inches
• Journal Science study: Sea levels will rise 20 to 55 inches by 2100
My thoughts:
So lets forget about the 20-55 inches by 2100. Lets just say 12 inches. Thats one foot. That also sounds like a pretty big underestimate from what the report is speculated to say. Isn't that enough to put manhattan under water? Got sandbags?
What do you think?
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Leaping into the future 1/29/07
The main point:
The construction sites, laboratories and space centers of today are all hammering out cast-iron plans for projects for the future. Some of them are already underway.
Egypt's $70 billion Toshka Project (or New Valley Project) -- due to be completed in 2020 -- is turning over 500,000 acres of desert into arable land. Its centerpiece, the Mubarak Pumping Station was switched on in 2005, redirecting water from Lake Nasser towards a new valley transforming the landscape.
In China, on Chongming Island near Shanghai, the "Dongtan development" -- designed and built by the British firm Arup -- will create the world's first "eco-city" which will be completely self-sufficient and have zero greenhouse emissions. When it is completed in 2040 it will be three-quarters the size of Manhattan. More eco-cities are planned.
My thoughts:
I think these are the type of plans that we need to be thinking about. However, with where sea levels are projected to be in the next 100 years, will these "eco-cities" be too late?
What do you think?
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The construction sites, laboratories and space centers of today are all hammering out cast-iron plans for projects for the future. Some of them are already underway.
Egypt's $70 billion Toshka Project (or New Valley Project) -- due to be completed in 2020 -- is turning over 500,000 acres of desert into arable land. Its centerpiece, the Mubarak Pumping Station was switched on in 2005, redirecting water from Lake Nasser towards a new valley transforming the landscape.
In China, on Chongming Island near Shanghai, the "Dongtan development" -- designed and built by the British firm Arup -- will create the world's first "eco-city" which will be completely self-sufficient and have zero greenhouse emissions. When it is completed in 2040 it will be three-quarters the size of Manhattan. More eco-cities are planned.
My thoughts:
I think these are the type of plans that we need to be thinking about. However, with where sea levels are projected to be in the next 100 years, will these "eco-cities" be too late?
What do you think?
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Poor countries voice climate concerns 1/25/07
The main point:
Developing countries stand to suffer the worst effects of global warming, and should not have to pay for a problem created mainly by the rich, executives and experts said on Thursday.
At a gathering of 2,400 of the world's most powerful people at Davos, a ski resort in the Swiss Alps, leaders from emerging nations said they wanted the United States, European Union and others in the West to be more accountable for the heat-trapping emissions their cars and factories produce.
My thoughts:
Developing countries will surely be the first to go or at least suffer the worst effects of global warming. I imagine we will see evidence of this in the first page release of the IPCC's report on global warming and climate change on February 2nd.
What do you think?
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Developing countries stand to suffer the worst effects of global warming, and should not have to pay for a problem created mainly by the rich, executives and experts said on Thursday.
At a gathering of 2,400 of the world's most powerful people at Davos, a ski resort in the Swiss Alps, leaders from emerging nations said they wanted the United States, European Union and others in the West to be more accountable for the heat-trapping emissions their cars and factories produce.
My thoughts:
Developing countries will surely be the first to go or at least suffer the worst effects of global warming. I imagine we will see evidence of this in the first page release of the IPCC's report on global warming and climate change on February 2nd.
What do you think?
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Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Satire: Northeast stunned by freak January snowfall 1/24/07
The main point:
In a rare instance of icy-cold January weather, much of the Northeast awoke Tuesday morning to find itself buried under nearly 1.5 inches of snowfall.
My thoughts:
Hilarious! Then again, some day some little kid is going to ask, "what's snow?"
What do you think?
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In a rare instance of icy-cold January weather, much of the Northeast awoke Tuesday morning to find itself buried under nearly 1.5 inches of snowfall.
My thoughts:
Hilarious! Then again, some day some little kid is going to ask, "what's snow?"
What do you think?
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More Alaskan polar bears giving birth on land 1/24/07
The main point:
• Study: Climate change forcing more Alaskan polar bears to dig dens on land
• State's bear population could be harmed if the climate continues to grow warmer
• Scientists estimate the Beaufort Sea polar bear population at 1,526
My thoughts:
Maybe the temperatures will rise so much that the south pole will be able to support life. Then we build a bridge over or elevator down to the south pole, and move all the polar bears!
What do you think?
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• Study: Climate change forcing more Alaskan polar bears to dig dens on land
• State's bear population could be harmed if the climate continues to grow warmer
• Scientists estimate the Beaufort Sea polar bear population at 1,526
My thoughts:
Maybe the temperatures will rise so much that the south pole will be able to support life. Then we build a bridge over or elevator down to the south pole, and move all the polar bears!
What do you think?
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"Smoking gun" report to say global warming here 1/23/07
The main point:
• Global warming report will warn of bleak future for planet
• Scientists to offer an "explosion of new data"
• The report will be released to the public on February 2
My thoughts:
This is absolutely huge. I believe February 2nd won't be a good day. Anyone else with me? Remember Al Gore talking about Manhattan under water? I wouldn't be shocked if the report released on February 2nd has specific dates or atleast a small range of dates when catastrophic events like that will happen.
What do you think?
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• Global warming report will warn of bleak future for planet
• Scientists to offer an "explosion of new data"
• The report will be released to the public on February 2
My thoughts:
This is absolutely huge. I believe February 2nd won't be a good day. Anyone else with me? Remember Al Gore talking about Manhattan under water? I wouldn't be shocked if the report released on February 2nd has specific dates or atleast a small range of dates when catastrophic events like that will happen.
What do you think?
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CEOs call for action against climate change 1/22/07
The main point:
• CEO's call on Bush for mandatory reductions in climate-changing pollution
• Executives represent utility, aluminum and chemical companies
• Bush expected to address climate change in State of the Union speech
• Letter urges Congress "to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions"
My thoughts:
Like mentioned earlier. This is going to be one of the major key years in action against climate change. We can only hope for a Democrat in 2008.
What do you think?
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• CEO's call on Bush for mandatory reductions in climate-changing pollution
• Executives represent utility, aluminum and chemical companies
• Bush expected to address climate change in State of the Union speech
• Letter urges Congress "to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions"
My thoughts:
Like mentioned earlier. This is going to be one of the major key years in action against climate change. We can only hope for a Democrat in 2008.
What do you think?
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Storm floods Oz after dire drought 1/21/07
The main point:
Australia is living up to its iconic image as a sunburnt country of droughts and flooding rains, with a huge outback storm causing widespread flooding on Saturday while bushfires burned, fueled by a worst-in-a-century drought.
Some have been "megafires", created in part by global warming and a drought which has provided an abundance of fuel, stretching thousands of kilometers.
My thoughts:
We need to start assuming that the unimaginable events in the "it can't happen here places" are going to happen.
What do you think?
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Australia is living up to its iconic image as a sunburnt country of droughts and flooding rains, with a huge outback storm causing widespread flooding on Saturday while bushfires burned, fueled by a worst-in-a-century drought.
Some have been "megafires", created in part by global warming and a drought which has provided an abundance of fuel, stretching thousands of kilometers.
My thoughts:
We need to start assuming that the unimaginable events in the "it can't happen here places" are going to happen.
What do you think?
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Nation wakes to cold reality after balmy weather 1/19/07
The main point:
• Warm weather made some forget winter's harshness
• Barrage blamed in part on El Nino, maybe rising temperatures
• Meteorological convention in Texas hit by freezing precipitation
• Warm weather boosted business; cold snap to change that
My thoughts:
I think were going to find it more difficult to predict the weather as climate change and global warming become worse.
What do you think?
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• Warm weather made some forget winter's harshness
• Barrage blamed in part on El Nino, maybe rising temperatures
• Meteorological convention in Texas hit by freezing precipitation
• Warm weather boosted business; cold snap to change that
My thoughts:
I think were going to find it more difficult to predict the weather as climate change and global warming become worse.
What do you think?
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Crunch year for planet earth 1/18/07
The main point:
• Environmentalist: 2007 a crucial year for combating climate change
• Scientists move 'Doomsday Clock' forward because of global warming
• First of 4 scientific reports expected in early February
• EU-U.S. summit in April to focus on energy security
My thoughts:
I am eagerly anticipating the February report but then again, I know the information will be bleak.
What do you think?
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• Environmentalist: 2007 a crucial year for combating climate change
• Scientists move 'Doomsday Clock' forward because of global warming
• First of 4 scientific reports expected in early February
• EU-U.S. summit in April to focus on energy security
My thoughts:
I am eagerly anticipating the February report but then again, I know the information will be bleak.
What do you think?
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U.N. Chief urged to act on climate change 1/17/07
The main point:
A U.N. official said on Tuesday he urged U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to take a leading role in helping world governments battle global warming after 2014, when the Kyoto treaty on climate change expires.
Yvo de Boer, head of the U.N. Climate Secretariat (UNFCCC) in Bonn, Germany, said he told Ban during a meeting on Monday at U.N. headquarters that he should organize a meeting of heads of government to chart the next global steps against warming.
My thoughts:
With carefull planning and execution, anything is possible. I do believe we have the power to eventually correct and atleast temporarily slow down this problem.
What do you think?
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A U.N. official said on Tuesday he urged U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to take a leading role in helping world governments battle global warming after 2014, when the Kyoto treaty on climate change expires.
Yvo de Boer, head of the U.N. Climate Secretariat (UNFCCC) in Bonn, Germany, said he told Ban during a meeting on Monday at U.N. headquarters that he should organize a meeting of heads of government to chart the next global steps against warming.
My thoughts:
With carefull planning and execution, anything is possible. I do believe we have the power to eventually correct and atleast temporarily slow down this problem.
What do you think?
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Scientists try to save world's rarest creatures 1/16/07
The main point:
• Group working to save one-of-a-kind species from extinction
• Featured species: Yangtze River dolphin, bumblebee bat, Hispaniolan solenodon
• Creatures threatened by global warming and human impact on habitat
My thoughts:
I wish I had a finger bat!
What do you think?
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• Group working to save one-of-a-kind species from extinction
• Featured species: Yangtze River dolphin, bumblebee bat, Hispaniolan solenodon
• Creatures threatened by global warming and human impact on habitat
My thoughts:
I wish I had a finger bat!
What do you think?
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UAE has biggest "ecological footprint" 1/16/07
The main point:
The average person in the Emirates puts more demand on the global ecosystem than any other, giving the country the world's largest per-capita "ecological footprint," WWF data shows. The United States runs second.
The country took the top spot because its energy consumption is high and emissions are spread among a small population, Loh said.
My thoughts:
An indoor ski slope? Are you serious? I understand theres not much you can do outside when it's 120 degrees but come on. You guys are so damn rich just fly to another country for a couple weeks and go skiing OUTSIDE.
What do you think?
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The average person in the Emirates puts more demand on the global ecosystem than any other, giving the country the world's largest per-capita "ecological footprint," WWF data shows. The United States runs second.
The country took the top spot because its energy consumption is high and emissions are spread among a small population, Loh said.
My thoughts:
An indoor ski slope? Are you serious? I understand theres not much you can do outside when it's 120 degrees but come on. You guys are so damn rich just fly to another country for a couple weeks and go skiing OUTSIDE.
What do you think?
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Evangelicals, scientists join forces for global warming 1/15/07
The main point:
Some leading scientists and evangelical Christian leaders have agreed to put aside their fierce differences over the origin of life and work together to fight global warming.
"Whether God created the Earth in a millisecond or whether it evolved over billions of years, the issue we agree on is that it needs to be cared for today," said Rich Cizik, vice president of government relations for the National Association of Evangelicals, which represents 45,000 churches.
My thoughts:
All I can say is wow. When ecosystems collapse and our planet reaches its inevitable end, god is not going to fix it. It's good to see that their working together.
What do you think?
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Some leading scientists and evangelical Christian leaders have agreed to put aside their fierce differences over the origin of life and work together to fight global warming.
"Whether God created the Earth in a millisecond or whether it evolved over billions of years, the issue we agree on is that it needs to be cared for today," said Rich Cizik, vice president of government relations for the National Association of Evangelicals, which represents 45,000 churches.
My thoughts:
All I can say is wow. When ecosystems collapse and our planet reaches its inevitable end, god is not going to fix it. It's good to see that their working together.
What do you think?
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M&S to spend $392M going "green" 1/15/07
The main point:
Marks and Spencer will spend £200 million ($392 million) going "green," it said on Monday, as it becomes the frontrunner among British retailers seeking favor with increasingly environmentally conscious shoppers.
Marks and Spencer (M&S) said it would spend the money over the next five years to make sure its packaging and clothing will be biodegradable or compostable and that none of its waste will be dumped in landfill sites.
My thoughts:
I think it's awesome that M&S is doing this and more retailers should go in this direction.
What do you think?
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Marks and Spencer will spend £200 million ($392 million) going "green," it said on Monday, as it becomes the frontrunner among British retailers seeking favor with increasingly environmentally conscious shoppers.
Marks and Spencer (M&S) said it would spend the money over the next five years to make sure its packaging and clothing will be biodegradable or compostable and that none of its waste will be dumped in landfill sites.
My thoughts:
I think it's awesome that M&S is doing this and more retailers should go in this direction.
What do you think?
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2006 hottest on record for U.S. 1/10/07
The main point:
• NEW: 2006 was the warmest on record for the U.S.
• National Climatic Data Center: Average temp was 55 degrees
• 2006 was sixth warmest year on record worldwide
• Experts unsure what is causing the unusual weather
My thoughts:
I never would have thought...actual data proves that our planet is warming. What a concept!
What do you think?
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• NEW: 2006 was the warmest on record for the U.S.
• National Climatic Data Center: Average temp was 55 degrees
• 2006 was sixth warmest year on record worldwide
• Experts unsure what is causing the unusual weather
My thoughts:
I never would have thought...actual data proves that our planet is warming. What a concept!
What do you think?
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EU to unveil environmental vision, drastic cut in emissions 1/10/07
The main point:
The European Union will put climate change at the heart of a broad new energy policy on Wednesday as it moves to boost renewable fuels, cut consumption and curb its dependence on foreign suppliers of oil and gas.
My thoughts:
This is a great initiative by the EU. Only if we would open our eyes.
What do you think?
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The European Union will put climate change at the heart of a broad new energy policy on Wednesday as it moves to boost renewable fuels, cut consumption and curb its dependence on foreign suppliers of oil and gas.
My thoughts:
This is a great initiative by the EU. Only if we would open our eyes.
What do you think?
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Grow like a weed? You may have an advantage 1/09/07
The main point:
"Some species evolve fast enough to keep up with environmental change. Global warming may increase the pace of this change so that certain species may have difficulty keeping up. Plants with longer life cycles will have fewer generations over which to evolve."
Also, analysis showed periods when amphibians diversified rapidly, an indication that they coped with change by changing themselves, rather than by dying out.
My thoughts:
I always knew salamanders would eventually rule the planet.
What do you think?
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"Some species evolve fast enough to keep up with environmental change. Global warming may increase the pace of this change so that certain species may have difficulty keeping up. Plants with longer life cycles will have fewer generations over which to evolve."
Also, analysis showed periods when amphibians diversified rapidly, an indication that they coped with change by changing themselves, rather than by dying out.
My thoughts:
I always knew salamanders would eventually rule the planet.
What do you think?
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Balmy weather breaks records, jolts Northeast 1/07/07
The main point:
• Record or near-record highs reported across region
• Climatologist: Culprit for long-term trend is global warming
• Cold front expected to lower temperatures
My thoughts:
I miss snow.
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• Record or near-record highs reported across region
• Climatologist: Culprit for long-term trend is global warming
• Cold front expected to lower temperatures
My thoughts:
I miss snow.
What do you think?
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Merkel, Bush talk climate change 1/05/07
The main point:
U.S. President George W. Bush and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are pledging closer cooperation on combating global warming and in trying to prod a Middle East peace, brushing aside lingering differences between the two countries.
My thoughts:
Key word here "pledge." Bush can "pledge" whatever he wants. I'll believe it when I see it...and theres no doubt in my mind when he was up there talking about global warming and climate change, he hated every second of it.
What do you think?
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U.S. President George W. Bush and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are pledging closer cooperation on combating global warming and in trying to prod a Middle East peace, brushing aside lingering differences between the two countries.
My thoughts:
Key word here "pledge." Bush can "pledge" whatever he wants. I'll believe it when I see it...and theres no doubt in my mind when he was up there talking about global warming and climate change, he hated every second of it.
What do you think?
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Minister slams airlines on carbon 1/05/07
The main point:
Britain's junior environment minister accused airlines on both sides of the Atlantic of irresponsibility over reduction of carbon emissions to combat global warming.
My thoughts:
Aviation absolutely has to address climate change issues. It's unquestionable that emissions reductions are needed from all the major airlines.
What do you think?
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Britain's junior environment minister accused airlines on both sides of the Atlantic of irresponsibility over reduction of carbon emissions to combat global warming.
My thoughts:
Aviation absolutely has to address climate change issues. It's unquestionable that emissions reductions are needed from all the major airlines.
What do you think?
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Dems take control: Your suggestions 1/04/07
The main point:
The new Congress has been sworn in, with Democrats controlling both houses.
What should top the legislative agenda?
My thoughts:
Theres a lot of good feedback in the responses generated from this article, but only a couple included taking new measures that benefit our planet. That should be in the top 3 atleast.
What do you think?
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The new Congress has been sworn in, with Democrats controlling both houses.
What should top the legislative agenda?
My thoughts:
Theres a lot of good feedback in the responses generated from this article, but only a couple included taking new measures that benefit our planet. That should be in the top 3 atleast.
What do you think?
Read The Story!~
Climate change prompts Cabinet change in Canada 1/04/07
The main point:
• "Canadians expect a lot more" to be done clean air, PM says
• Promised Kyoto accord cuts in greenhouse emissions not met
• Conservatives trying to hold onto leadership
My thoughts:
Ignorance is bliss.
What do you think?
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• "Canadians expect a lot more" to be done clean air, PM says
• Promised Kyoto accord cuts in greenhouse emissions not met
• Conservatives trying to hold onto leadership
My thoughts:
Ignorance is bliss.
What do you think?
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Forecasters expect toasty 2007 1/04/07
The main point:
• El Niño and greenhouse gasses could make 2007 warmest ever
• Forecasters say there's a 60 percent chance of breaking 1998 record
• El Niño a cyclical warming in the Pacific Ocean
My thoughts:
I think 2007 will be the warmest year on record.
What do you think?
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• El Niño and greenhouse gasses could make 2007 warmest ever
• Forecasters say there's a 60 percent chance of breaking 1998 record
• El Niño a cyclical warming in the Pacific Ocean
My thoughts:
I think 2007 will be the warmest year on record.
What do you think?
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Here comes the sun 1/03/07
The main point:
• Cities typically chilly are unseasonably warm
• Meteorologists: Global warming not to blame
• Plains are exception, having been hit by blizzards
My thoughts:
El Nino may have been the major cause, but nevertheless, global warming is still occurring, and played a part in the beginning of this years' warm weather. You call this winter?
What do you think?
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• Cities typically chilly are unseasonably warm
• Meteorologists: Global warming not to blame
• Plains are exception, having been hit by blizzards
My thoughts:
El Nino may have been the major cause, but nevertheless, global warming is still occurring, and played a part in the beginning of this years' warm weather. You call this winter?
What do you think?
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Ancient ice shelf breaks free from Canadian Arctic 12/29/06
The main point:
• Scientist: "Disturbing event" shows "we are crossing climate thresholds"
• Researchers using satellite images discovered 2005 event
• Collapse picked up by earthquake monitors 155 miles away
A giant ice shelf the size of 11,000 football fields has snapped free from Canada's Arctic, scientists said.
My thoughts:
Well theres only 5 major ice shelves left in the Canadian arctic. Say bye.
What do you think?
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• Scientist: "Disturbing event" shows "we are crossing climate thresholds"
• Researchers using satellite images discovered 2005 event
• Collapse picked up by earthquake monitors 155 miles away
A giant ice shelf the size of 11,000 football fields has snapped free from Canada's Arctic, scientists said.
My thoughts:
Well theres only 5 major ice shelves left in the Canadian arctic. Say bye.
What do you think?
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Drilling into the past to predict the future 12/28/06
The main point:
Scientists in Antarctica spent Christmas Day finishing work that may show the effects of global warming -- drilling for clues about how massive ice sheets responded to past temperature changes.
My thoughts:
I agree that studying how the ice sheets responded to past temperature changes will definitely help, but think about this. In 2035, the worlds population will be over 10 billion. Past temperature changes occurred under much different global conditions.
What do you think?
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Scientists in Antarctica spent Christmas Day finishing work that may show the effects of global warming -- drilling for clues about how massive ice sheets responded to past temperature changes.
My thoughts:
I agree that studying how the ice sheets responded to past temperature changes will definitely help, but think about this. In 2035, the worlds population will be over 10 billion. Past temperature changes occurred under much different global conditions.
What do you think?
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Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Polar bears may get protection 12/27/06
The main point:
• Interior secretary proposes listing polar bears as threatened species
• Listing would bar government from actions that would jeopardize animal or habitat
• Global warming, environmental contamination, overhunting threaten the bears
My thoughts:
Polar bears live in the north pole because the ecosystem supports them. The south pole is too cold to support life, due to it being on a continent. The north pole is in the middle of a body of water and water moderates temperature. So if the arctic starts to fail, which it already has started, then the polar bears will start to fade, which they have. If A = B, then B = A. They should have been on the endangered list years ago.
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• Interior secretary proposes listing polar bears as threatened species
• Listing would bar government from actions that would jeopardize animal or habitat
• Global warming, environmental contamination, overhunting threaten the bears
My thoughts:
Polar bears live in the north pole because the ecosystem supports them. The south pole is too cold to support life, due to it being on a continent. The north pole is in the middle of a body of water and water moderates temperature. So if the arctic starts to fail, which it already has started, then the polar bears will start to fade, which they have. If A = B, then B = A. They should have been on the endangered list years ago.
What do you think?
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Business sees green in going green 12/14/06
The main point:
"If companies understand the true cost of environmental factors to their bottom line, they are more likely to do something about it on their own." "Paying attention to the environment saves money."
My thoughts:
This one seems pretty cut and dry. It's all about the bottom line, and who wouldn't want to save 20 per cent?
What do you think?
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"If companies understand the true cost of environmental factors to their bottom line, they are more likely to do something about it on their own." "Paying attention to the environment saves money."
My thoughts:
This one seems pretty cut and dry. It's all about the bottom line, and who wouldn't want to save 20 per cent?
What do you think?
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Global warming debate hits supreme court 11/29/06
The main point:
Should the Environmental Protection Agency have the right to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from newly manufactured motor vehicles?
My thoughts:
Absolutely yes...and we did until the Bush administration reversed the position in 2003.
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Should the Environmental Protection Agency have the right to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from newly manufactured motor vehicles?
My thoughts:
Absolutely yes...and we did until the Bush administration reversed the position in 2003.
What do you think?
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What is the point of this blog?
Welcome to Our Fair Sister. What is Our Fair Sister? Our Fair Sister is a blog dedicated to raising awareness of global warming, and all issues related. The blog will serve as a 24/7 portal to news, events, and artwork related to global warming, and will encourage feedback on the issues from everyone. This blog will also serve as a forum for all artists who wish to display and discuss their work. All opinions are welcome.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
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