steps to stop global warming

[wildstyle]

i wonder if anyone read the main story in this week's new statesman magazine? it think they approached the issue intelligently...

New Statesman - How to stop climate change: the easy way

[Precious]

Agreed - good article...but as ever I am sure some people will ignore the evisence.

[Paul mabbott]

This was good - how we can garden in the face of a changeable climate:
BBC NEWS | Magazine | Drop by drop, of wisdom

[Earth Hart]

Mark Lynas is one great guy Check out his website on marklynas.org He's very hot (forgive the pun) on CC/GW

[sophia jane]

Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket
You’ll save 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year with this simple action. You can save another 550 pounds per year by setting the thermostat no higher than 50°C.
Defrost old fridges and freezers regularly
Even better is to replace them with newer models.which all have automatic defrost cycles and are generally up to two times more energy-efficient than their predecessors.
Use less hot water
It takes a lot of energy to heat water. You can use less hot water by installing a low flow showerhead (350 pounds of carbon dioxide saved per year) and washing your clothes in cold or warm water (500 pounds saved per year) instead of hot.
Buy locally grown and produced foods
The average meal in the United States travels 1,200 miles from the farm to your plate. Buying locally will save fuel and keep money in your community.

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sophia jane

[forfi]

Been saving energy for years, I was a founder member of the Irish Energy Managers Association but preventing climate change ??? I could weep when I read of the vast amounts of cash being squandered on wind and buying buckets of smoke, all futile actions in a world racked by hunger ,thirst and lack of education.

buckets of smoke = carbon credits

[StuartDH]

Originally Posted by forfi

Been saving energy for years, I was a founder member of the Irish Energy Managers Association but preventing climate change ??? I could weep when I read of the vast amounts of cash being squandered on wind and buying buckets of smoke, all futile actions in a world racked by hunger ,thirst and lack of education.

buckets of smoke = carbon credits

Given the concern for hunger and thirst, I'd have thought you'd be especially keen on preventing global warming

[forfi]

First there are many positive aspects to a warmer world and second I do not subscribe to the anthropogenic warming cult.Twice in the past 1000 years the planet has been a lot warmer than at present without any industry or motor cars to blame

[agrumpycow]

Originally Posted by forfi

First there are many positive aspects to a warmer world and second I do not subscribe to the anthropogenic warming cult.Twice in the past 1000 years the planet has been a lot warmer than at present without any industry or motor cars to blame

I don't think anyone's doubting the past variations in GMST. True it happens naturally anyway but there's no doubt, from what I've seen, that we're certainly increasing the current rate of change.
As for positive aspects to a warmer world, I guess it depends on who and where you are and just how much warmer it is!

[StuartDH]

Originally Posted by forfi

First there are many positive aspects to a warmer world and second I do not subscribe to the anthropogenic warming cult.Twice in the past 1000 years the planet has been a lot warmer than at present without any industry or motor cars to blame

I'm afraid you've lost me. I'm struggling to think of anything 'positive' about global warming that could possibly counter the massive potential problems associated with increased hunger and thirst?

Also, when was the planet a lot hotter during the past 1,000 years? I've even looked on lots of anti-GW sites and can't find that info.

Although, given that you think that it's just an 'anthropogenic warming cult', I guess you're not planning on adding anything constructive about 'Steps to Stop Global Warming', just looking to discredit any/all comment with your own political theories.