Climate change poll

[savvytangerine]

I am curious to discover what the majority of posters believe - the popular consensus on global warming / climate change.

Thanks for participating in this anonymous poll!

 

[greenroomsurfer]

One thing is for certain, 50% of the people can not make up their mind.

 

[scooterbug44]

I don't want to argue the various scientific theories on global warming, but I am VERY sure that the sudden and major changes we constantly inflict on the planet are not beneficial!

 

[NoHall]

Your poll doesn't cover my answer.

I believe that the earth's climate changes naturally. I'm not so niave as to believe that humans have no impact on it, but I don't think we are as powerful as nature's ability to whip itself back into shape with or without us.

I've said it many times: I have absolutely no faith in Mr. Gore's doomsday predictions on global warming when 1) his carbon footprint is big enough for most large families to live on for a century and 2) I can't find a meteorologist who can accurately predict tomorrow's weather, let alone the weather 50 or a hundred years from now.

Thanks again to jodiFL for the following:

I'LL BE JUST FINE, SAYS PLANET.
THE planet Earth has dismissed claims it is in danger from global warming, stressing the worst that could happen is the extinction of the human race.

'If you don't mind, I've got some orbiting to do'​

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The Earth spoke out after a series of books, television programs and environmental campaigns urged people to do everything in their power to 'Save the Planet'.

Earth, 4,000,000,000, said last night: "I'll be absolutely fine, seriously. I might get a bit warmer and a bit wetter, but to be honest, that actually sounds quite nice.

"Try living through an ice age. Pardon my French, but it's absolutely ******* freezing."
The planet, based 93 million miles from the Sun, said it was 'sick and tired' of being drawn into arguments about human behaviour.

"Look, I'm just a planet doing its thing, alright? If you want to live on me, that's your business, but I've got important planet stuff to do, okay?

"Try being in elliptical orbit for five minutes, or balancing your gravitational pull with a medium-sized moon. Let me assure you, it's no picnic."

The planet said environmental campaigners should change their slogan from 'Save the Planet' to something more relevant such as 'Save Your Sorry A$$'.

Earth added: "Okay, so there may come a time when, for a variety of reasons, I am no longer able to support pandas, polar bears, and humans, but you know what? Life goes on.
"Who knows, I might end up being a haven for toads."

 

[Andy A]

Your poll doesn't cover my answer.

I believe that the earth's climate changes naturally. I'm not so niave as to believe that humans have no impact on it, but I don't think we are as powerful as nature's ability to whip itself back into shape with or without us.

I've said it many times: I have absolutely no faith in Mr. Gore's doomsday predictions on global warming when 1) his carbon footprint is big enough for most large families to live on for a century and 2) I can't find a meteorologist who can accurately predict tomorrow's weather, let alone the weather 50 or a hundred years from now.

Thanks again to jodiFL for the following:

NoHall, you are 100% right on, IMO. I didn't participate in the poll because none of the answers fit my opinion and observations. Yours does.

 

[Linda]

Your poll doesn't cover my answer.

I believe that the earth's climate changes naturally. I'm not so niave as to believe that humans have no impact on it, but I don't think we are as powerful as nature's ability to whip itself back into shape with or without us.

I've said it many times: I have absolutely no faith in Mr. Gore's doomsday predictions on global warming when 1) his carbon footprint is big enough for most large families to live on for a century and 2) I can't find a meteorologist who can accurately predict tomorrow's weather, let alone the weather 50 or a hundred years from now.

Thanks again to jodiFL for the following:

I agree 100%. I also saw a segment on tv the other night that because our corn supply is now being used to help us "go green" we are seeing a dramatic rise in world starvation due to a decrease in the food supply and of course higher food prices. The solution to the global warming hysteria created by Mr. Gore has led to a short sighted solution with dire consequences.

 

[NoHall]

I just hope that he has at least alarmed us into realizing that there is no excuse for not having fuel-efficient vehicles in this day and age. We should have the technology to get around on compressed robin's farts by now, and I really don't care if it means that the chairman of Exxon will have to sell one of his villas in Italy.

 

[scooterbug44]

:rofl:

I don't know about robin's farts, but there are compressed air and hybrid air/fuel vehicles that will fit a family of 4 or 6 and cost less than 25K for the biggest model. I think they have a range of 125 miles or more and then just need more air - can even be filled off a basic household air compressor if the filling station doesn't have the special air.

Per the History Channel, the French inventor has a big contract to sell them in India where car usage is skyrocketing. I also liked that he put the steering wheel in the center of the car to avoid the whole right/left issue.

 

[greenroomsurfer]

Alright Scooterbug do ya have a Website? I went to my favorite channel website ( the Discovery Channel) and it's not there.

 

[scooterbug44]

US website for car:
http://zeropollutionmotors.us/

Tata Motors, India?s largest automaker, will soon start production of the world?s first commercial compressed air-powered car. It estimates that 6,000 of these cars will be made by the end of the year.

The Air Car, as it is cleverly named, was developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy N?gre, CEO of Moteur Developpement International. It requires no gasoline at all, using compressed air to power its engine?s pistons.

Hold on to your hats, folks! The CityCat model will reach a top speed of 68mph! However, it will have a driving range of 125 miles on a full tank of air and such a trip is estimated to only cost about $2, making it perfect for city driving. If there isn?t a compressor station nearby, you can also plug the Air Car into an outlet and let its built-in compressor fill it up for you in about 4 hours.

Although it is pretty slow, running the Air Car is very cheap and very green. For those that have no business on the freeway, this car will be a perfect replacement for today?s gas guzzlers.