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 Climate Colab Sep 30, 2010 03:45  |
What are the pros and cons of this plan?
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 Andelman Andelman Sep 30, 2010 03:45 |
It is just crazy to sit and do nothing given the magnitude of the risks humanity could face in the near future if global warming is not controlled.
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 Joana Abreu Joana Abreu Sep 30, 2010 03:45 |
Climate change has started. Evidence shows, with a very high confidence level, that in every continent, the physical and biological systems are already being affected by recent climate changes (Rosenzweig, C, 2007). These changes are particularly noticeable by regional temperature increases. Although the effects on humans are not yet discernable (ibid.), the anthropologic and natural dimensions are interconnected. The natural ecosystem provides tangible and intangible benefits that should be taken into account when the option to maintain status quo is on the table. Not to mention intergenerational rights.
Rosenzweig, C., G. Casassa, D.J. Karoly, A. Imeson, C. Liu, A. Menzel, S. Rawlins, T.L. Root, B. Seguin, P. Tryjanowski, 2007: Assessment of observed changes and responses in natural and managed systems. Climate Change 2007: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. Contribution of Working Group II to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, M.L. Parry, O.F. Canziani, J.P. Palutikof, P.J. van der Linden and C.E. Hanson, Eds., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 79-131.
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 Lara Lara Sep 30, 2010 03:45 |
While it's true that the potential magnitude of risks to humanity is enormous, the particular effects of climate change are highly diffuse. What does it mean to a single individual if the Greenland ice sheet melts or the risk of malarial disease increases? We have to remember that it's not necessarily crazy for each human to dismiss climate impacts as "someone else's problem." We should focus hard on understanding this point of view and finding ways to change such sentiments or mitigate clmate change in spite of them.
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Jon Bijur Sep 30, 2010 03:45 |
It might be crazy, but people are crazy, and it is very realistic that nothing will be done and we need to be ready for it.
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 Rjordan217 Rjordan217 Sep 30, 2010 03:45 |
I'd agree. Even with the existing evidence of climate change, many just don't care because it doesn't impact them. For example, the cash for clunkers program seemed to be a success as the government had a huge backlog of trade-ins to be processed. However, I personally know a number of poeple that refused the participate simply because of the conveninece of having a nice, spacious, air conditioned vehicle that gets them from point A to point B. How do we reach out to these people and/or what can be done to reach approaching emissions goals understanding that human behavior is a complex thing to manipulate?
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Lorella Lorella Sep 30, 2010 03:45 |
I'd agree. It is too difficult change human behaviour. I listened in a television program that a research group is investigating on new technology product that could destroy the CO2. Perhaps, the future is in this new technology.
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 Josh Introne Sep 30, 2010 03:45 |
If the greenland ice sheet melts that would flood most of the sea facing parts of massachusetts
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 Ktor313 Ktor313 Sep 30, 2010 03:45 |
Climate Change is here and now. This is a good simple and succint summary reference.
http://www.worldwatch.org/files/pdf/CCRG.pdf?emc=el&m=294393&l=8&v=2c40a97b31
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