Comments on: Global Warming Skepticism: Not Just for Wingnuts Anymore?

By: UK Has Exceeded Kyoto 2010 Target By… : Red, Green, and Blue

UK Has Exceeded Kyoto 2010 Target By… : Red, Green, and Blue — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:16:22 +0000

[...] A. global warming doesn’t exist… or if it does; B. then human activities have nothing to do with causing it… C. or even if we do have something to do with causing it, then mere legislation can’t lower CO2 emissions D. …or even if legislation can make countries seek out more renewable power; then any non-fossil energy just doesn’t ‘work’ somehow. [...]

By: Rt

Rt — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:02:06 +0000

So odd to hear from one who is not rabid. Here's my take.

You may not respect the source but respect the opinion. This is fast deteriorating into a belief system. Shouting down an opponent is not a win, it is the opposite.

You, as one that *may* be affected claim you can't take the risk. Others who will be affected by these decisions are just 'collateral damage' to you. Live in a tent – the water will never catch you. The selfishness of the doomers is obvious.

My vote goes for geothermal. No one has measured the heat coming out of thermal vents, much less that of a new island created by an undersea volcano.

Why are the oceans warming as fast, or faster, than the air? The mass difference makes this pertinent question.

By: americangreen

americangreen — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:57:09 +0000

@ stirfry: Nahh, I was just pointing out the list of other benefits from the action that of fighting Carbon Footprint. Like: reducing carbon seems to go hand in hand with X, with Y, and with Z. Also… I was trying to point out that I think that Carbon is AN issue, even if Dyson doesn't think it it THE issue. Meh. Either way, I question your "have you seen the latest news about C02?" point. What news is that?

By: Andre from Sacto

Andre from Sacto — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:39:40 +0000

Fantastic write up. I have long believed that climate changed had to be 'dumbed down' a bit for mass consumption. Hard science makes the eyes roll of even the most interested learners. However, adherence to it does not make our problems diminish. It simply highlights it. Again, good write up.

By: stirfry

stirfry — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:11:26 +0000

…"none of this debate discredits the multitude of reasons for reducing a carbon footprint."

Bwahaha, Yeah, just the whole purpose behind reducing the carbon. Have you seen the latest news about CO2? the rate of increase has slowed despite our continued pumping. That points to the cooling oceans sequestering more CO2. Natural cycles for the win!!