The Globe and Mail had an interesting article recently about pessimistic views toward global warming.
Global warming has been a hot topic in the media for over a decade. Is this once thought of huge threat on our future, no longer a huge threat? Temperatures have levelled off over the past 10 years and people have become desensitized to the idea of global warming. The fight against global warming has raised taxes and and eyebrows amongst the masses. Are scientists, environmentalists, and governments capitalizing off the general population?
I believe in the old saying "Don't Fool with Mother Nature." For years, much of the earth's rainforest's was cut down and destroyed. I remember learning in school that rainforest's were responsible for about 60% to 70% of our oxygen (this number seems to be 40% now). Rainforest's once covered 14% of our earth, and now is reduced to only 6%. I am not a scientist, but common sense tells me that this is not a good thing for the earth. Why did our government allow this to happen, knowing the rainforest's are responsible for turning carbon dioxide into oxygen, as well as being a medicinal provider against deadly disease?
There is yet another statement I have heard many times that says,"we pay for the sins of our fathers." Global warming is the result of mere greed of the lumber industry. It's hard to turn back after the damage is done. The rainforest's are diminishing, and now future generations will pay personally, socially, and financially for this destruction. No one really knows what our future really holds.
A good start to helping the carbon dioxide problem would be to stop destroying the rainforest's and look for a way to replenish critical vegetation. This progress will only happen when the 'powers that be' actually admit their mistake.
Global warming has been a hot topic in the media for over a decade. Is this once thought of huge threat on our future, no longer a huge threat? Temperatures have levelled off over the past 10 years and people have become desensitized to the idea of global warming. The fight against global warming has raised taxes and and eyebrows amongst the masses. Are scientists, environmentalists, and governments capitalizing off the general population?
I believe in the old saying "Don't Fool with Mother Nature." For years, much of the earth's rainforest's was cut down and destroyed. I remember learning in school that rainforest's were responsible for about 60% to 70% of our oxygen (this number seems to be 40% now). Rainforest's once covered 14% of our earth, and now is reduced to only 6%. I am not a scientist, but common sense tells me that this is not a good thing for the earth. Why did our government allow this to happen, knowing the rainforest's are responsible for turning carbon dioxide into oxygen, as well as being a medicinal provider against deadly disease?
There is yet another statement I have heard many times that says,"we pay for the sins of our fathers." Global warming is the result of mere greed of the lumber industry. It's hard to turn back after the damage is done. The rainforest's are diminishing, and now future generations will pay personally, socially, and financially for this destruction. No one really knows what our future really holds.
A good start to helping the carbon dioxide problem would be to stop destroying the rainforest's and look for a way to replenish critical vegetation. This progress will only happen when the 'powers that be' actually admit their mistake.
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the sins of many have led to global warming, and perhaps we have already sealed our own fates already. Greed is the sole basis for our demise.. from logging,Government bodies and special interest groups to corperate business like General Motors for test marketing the EV1 back in the 80's in California, then destroying the eco- friendly electric cars because they were "too good" mechanically and would lessen the demand on oil.
GM paid a heavy price for that blunder 20 years later...
Green is the key word for this generation but is it truly too late for us all?
At what price is for our vanity.. convienience or in the whole shape of things; our very own survival?
Great article Lisa. I think that sometimes the ostrich approach comes about when people feel too overwhelmed by a scary problem. They may feel personal changes won't matter. It would be great to think of small chunks of innovation people could carry out with tangible results to reinforce their efforts.
Helen Powers
Thank you Matthew and Helen for your comments. I like the ostrich approach comment, I think it is true to form. I wish more thought would be put into messing with what was put here for us to enjoy and benefit from.
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