| | Many of the world's leading climatologists agree with Al Gore's perspective of global warming being caused by humans. Although warmings and coolings of the Earth's climate has occured naturally in the past, they were very gradual and would generally take thousands and thousands of years. The climate crisis in modern society has only stretched for a period of about 150 years, which is miniscule compared to major climate shifts in the past. This is, no doubt, parellel to mankinds advancements in technology, which have been very recent in comparison to Earth's long history. While many denialists believe that a difference in several degrees is meaningless, it is, in reality, quite the opposite. From recent studies, polar bears have begun to die out from drowning because their icy habitats are melting. Large chunks of ice in the Arctic Circle that have been estimated the size of Delaware have broken off in alarming quantities over the years, and as a result, sea levels are rising. It is estimated in years to come that coastal cities all over the world will be submerged, making Katrina look like a thunderstorm. | | Many of the world's leading climatologists agree with Al Gore's perspective of global warming being caused by humans. Although warmings and coolings of the Earth's climate has occured naturally in the past, they were very gradual and would generally take thousands and thousands of years. The climate crisis in modern society has only stretched for a period of about 150 years, which is miniscule compared to major climate shifts in the past. This is, no doubt, parellel to mankinds advancements in technology, which have been very recent in comparison to Earth's long history. While many denialists believe that a difference in several degrees is meaningless, it is, in reality, quite the opposite. From recent studies, polar bears have begun to die out from drowning because their icy habitats are melting. Large chunks of ice in the Arctic Circle that have been estimated the size of Delaware have broken off in alarming quantities over the years, and as a result, sea levels are rising. It is estimated in years to come that coastal cities all over the world will be submerged, making Katrina look like a thunderstorm. |
| − | Many major companies and websites have already started "green" aids in the fight against the climate crisis, including Google, Myspace, Chevron, Wal-Mart, and many others. Together, we can end the climate crisis with modern technology and the will to make better lives for future generations. For those who still don't believe in global warming, go buy some beachfront property, and call me in fifty years. | + | Many major companies, corporations, and websites have already started "green" aids in the fight against the climate crisis, including Google, Myspace, Chevron, Wal-Mart, NBC, and many others. Together, we can end the climate crisis with modern technology and the will to make better lives for future generations. For those who still don't believe in global warming, go buy some beachfront property, and call me in fifty years. |