Global Warming
12-19-2009, 10:54 PM
Do you think global warming is real?
Yes. The earth is heating up; I don't really think someone can deny that. Of course that depends on how you define global warming, too.
Do you think that the media and businesses are hyping global warming too much?
Yes and no. I think some people are being stupid about it - usually the ones who claim we'll all die in a few years if we don't start recycling. But I think it's a genuine concern we should have and it's good that it occasionally gets media attention.
Do you think that we, as a society, should switch to greener energy?
Absolutely. But my opinion has nothing to do with global warming. We're eventually going to run out of fossil fuels, so I think now would be a good time to switch to renewable energy. That would avoid a problem in the future. Also see Helel's picture of LA.
Do you think the idea of global warming is being pushed onto society?
Yes and no. I don't think we should tax people for not switching to greener energy, but I think we should reward people who don't. It should be convenient to switch, not inconvenient to stay the same, in my opinion. :)
Do you think global warming is human caused or is it just nature?
I truly believe this is just a natural cycle. We're probably helping it a little, but I don't believe we have the ability to drastically change how our planet works. I might sound a little naive in saying that. I just don't see us a huge force. We're just another animal living here, from my point of view. Also keep in mind that I haven't seen any studies or graphs, nor do I trust them because they can be fudged to make one side look good. I generally don't trust humans, especially not when there's an organization behind them. >_>
Yes. The earth is heating up; I don't really think someone can deny that. Of course that depends on how you define global warming, too.
Do you think that the media and businesses are hyping global warming too much?
Yes and no. I think some people are being stupid about it - usually the ones who claim we'll all die in a few years if we don't start recycling. But I think it's a genuine concern we should have and it's good that it occasionally gets media attention.
Do you think that we, as a society, should switch to greener energy?
Absolutely. But my opinion has nothing to do with global warming. We're eventually going to run out of fossil fuels, so I think now would be a good time to switch to renewable energy. That would avoid a problem in the future. Also see Helel's picture of LA.
Do you think the idea of global warming is being pushed onto society?
Yes and no. I don't think we should tax people for not switching to greener energy, but I think we should reward people who don't. It should be convenient to switch, not inconvenient to stay the same, in my opinion. :)
Do you think global warming is human caused or is it just nature?
I truly believe this is just a natural cycle. We're probably helping it a little, but I don't believe we have the ability to drastically change how our planet works. I might sound a little naive in saying that. I just don't see us a huge force. We're just another animal living here, from my point of view. Also keep in mind that I haven't seen any studies or graphs, nor do I trust them because they can be fudged to make one side look good. I generally don't trust humans, especially not when there's an organization behind them. >_>