Global Warming Fears

by Janine
(Miami)

Global warming is a serious issue. However, it is valid to point out that the Earth does go in cycles.

The reason for the first Ice Age is because the Earth had heated causing an incredible amount of fresh water into the ocean that stopped the currents. Hence, the Earth cooled down. But, what we are doing right now is speeding up that process which I believe we are.

Accelerated Warming

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Barry's Response - Even if accelerated, it is still a part of a natural cycle.

So is it speeding up by any chance? It depends who you ask. At one point not too long the IPCC, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, estimate that the sea levels would rise by seven to 23 inches by the end of the 21st Century in addition to the estimated eight inches estimated to have already occurred.

Sea levels would be a good indicator of cumulative global warming as the higher temperatures and heat values would manifest itself in a lower proportion of the earth's water contained in ice cover, with the balance filling the ocean basin.

Watch out, Noah

More recent estimates figure that Antarctica and Greenland contain and would release more liquid water than previously estimated. The water level could then rise by up to 6 feet instead. And more than double that amount if the entire West Antarctica Ice Sheet were to melt.

Thanks for your thoughts, Janine. Worried about global warming? Let's go for a ride. Get yourself a coffee.

There's no doubt that Earth's climate changes. It breathes and rolls through warm spells and ice ages like a cosmic dance. The oceans slosh, volcanoes burp, and the sun flickers. But humans? We add a little spice, but we're not everything.

Nothing to Fear?

Are we supposed to be scared? It depends. News is dominated by fear. But what about science? There's always a question in science. You know, like:

- Why did temperatures rise during the Roman Warm Period, when SUVs were chariots?
- Why do some glaciers retreat?
- Every 20-30 years, the Pacific Decadal Oscillation flips the climate script.

The climate is like a symphony. There's solar cycles, orbital wobbles (Milankovitch, anyone?) and ocean currents. Models miss notes when politics rewrites the sheet music.

Have you noticed that models don't include clouds well? And clouds? Those big puffy things that block or trap heat. It's really important.

There's a chance sea levels will rise six feet. Maybe, maybe not. Greenland might be late to the melt party. Earth has seen bigger shifts than that. There was a time when Florida was underwater. A dry spell, then back under. It takes nature a while, but we're affected by election cycles.

A Different Solution

Let's calm the panic and warm up to understanding. Let's talk about data. Compare ice core and tree ring climate reconstructions. Like a bank, audit climate models.

Let's make climate science fun! It's like a global mystery. There are solar suspects, oceanic rules, and volcanic red herrings. Instead of guilt trips, use interactive graphs. It's okay for kids to ask questions. Let the farmers and engineers talk. Let's talk ethics, let's talk costs. Everyone gets a sandbox. It used to be like that in science.

How about those fears? They get smaller when you see the whole picture. As curiosity opens, it narrows. There won't be an end to the world. But what about the conversation? It's just the beginning. You're in.

Let's Share some Thoughts

Sunlight is good for science. Let the fresh air in. Let the data speak, even if it says something unexpected. We should model more than just the weather.

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