Global Warming is Avoidable..

by Peggy
(Cosby, TN USA)

Global warming is being caused by greenhouse gases filling the atmosphere and reflecting the heat back onto the earth. I know this is a very basic description of a more involved process. Whereby the heat reflected back to the earth heats the oceans and changes weather patterns because of the change of temperture to the weather causing currents of the oceans.

A change of even 1 degree makes an exponential difference in the climate world wide. Many other effects add to this global problem as in melting icecaps, loss of corals etc.

Ramifications

Each individual needs to understand how each year global warming affects them. The weather changes will affect crops and the growing of food, some food producing areas will have huge droughts, other areas will be flooded. Global warming means lack of food overall and should be considered. By decreasing green house gases in the enviroment will ensure the future of one of our basic needs..food.

My problem with the above article implies, I believe, to unavoidable passage of time and cosmic influences to the planet Earth which would take eons and eons to see the effect mentioned in this article. Also, all this talk of the vibrations and the imploding of the universe which I do believe but I don't get what the author is trying to get across by this theory of unavoidable global warming accorded to vibrations.

Hypothetical elements

Another point is that the Earth does not have it's very own personal back hole as described in this article. The black hole is in the center of our galaxy, millions and millions light years away. Therefore I find the article writer is grasping at straws tying to justify the premise of the article.

I also don't see how this article could possibly be related to the current situation happening today with global warming. I just find this article far-fetched without any concrete scientific basis for the crisis of global warming we are faced with today.

Barry's Response - Thanks, Peggy. This article was written by a young student in the Philippines. I have evidence that he continued his research and refinement after this first draft.

First Draft

I find this incarnation quite difficult to follow as well, long-winded and largely skirts its main point. So much that a reader can easily forget what that point was before reaching the conclusion of the article, and subsequently fail to judge whether the article actually supports its own premise on the question of whether or not global warming is avoidable.

You've delved deep into the topic, so your insights deserve a comprehensive response.

Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change

Gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet's temperature just right. Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and water vapor are the most abundant greenhouse gases. Although water vapor contributes to the greenhouse effect, its concentration in the atmosphere is mostly a result of temperature changes. Human activities are causing CO2 levels to rise, raising global warming concerns.

With regard to the sun and climate variability, Earth's climate depends on the Sun. Climate patterns can be affected by changes in solar irradiance. Studies show solar variations don't explain recent global warming trends, despite their regional impacts.

Perspectives on climate cycles

Climate has fluctuated over millennia, including warmer periods. Changes may be part of these natural cycles. Climate change is caused by solar-induced 1,500-year cycles, not human activity, says Dr. S. Fred Singer. In the scientific community, this perspective is contested, with many emphasizing human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.

How do politics, science, and economics come into play? The climate science field isn't immune to political and economic influences. Skeptics say some climate policies ignore all scientific perspectives. While it's important to approach such claims critically, acknowledging bias ensures a more holistic view.

Open dialogue and diverse perspectives

The climate conversation is richer when conservative and faith-based perspectives are included. Stewardship principles, for example, emphasize caring for the planet. An open dialogue can help us find solutions that respect both scientific findings and diverse values.

Despite the article's shortcomings, multiple factors and perspectives are important in climate science. You'll have more productive and engaging discussions if you approach the topic with curiosity, critical thinking, and humor.

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