Food Chain ??????

(flickr)"The planet is warming, humans are mostly to blame and plants and animals are going to dramatic lengths to cope. That's the consensus of a number of recent studies that used wildlife to gauge the extent of global warming and its effects. While the topic of climate change is contentious -- including whether the planet is actually heating up -- a growing number of documented shifts in traits and behaviors in the wild kingdom is leading many scientists to conclude the world is changing in unnatural ways." (find out more)

• Marmots end their hibernations about three weeks earlier now compared to 30 years ago.

• Polar bears today are thinner and less healthy than those of 20 years ago.

• Many fish species are moving northward in search of cooler waters.

• A fruitfly gene normally associated with hot, dry conditions has spread to populations living in traditionally cooler southern regions.

Again these are serious issues that are going to affect our wild life which is essentially going to eventually affect us. It comes down to the food chain, and i don't know about you but i dont want to eat salad for the rest of my life.

Time Is Running Out

Recent successes in Global Warming include:

• Worked with allies in Congress to craft strong climate policy
• Coordinated U.S. scientists and economists statement with 1,700 signatures calling for emissions reductions
• Engaged aspiring writers and photographers to submit entries to an online book—Thoreau’s Legacy: American Stories About Global Warming
• Educated policy makers and mobilized activists on nation’s first program limiting carbon emissions from power plants
• Played lead role in developing a regional cap-and-trade program in the Midwest
• Helped win legislation in Minnesota to fund a study of cap-and-trade auctions
• Supported international climate negotiations by highlighting the role an agreement on reducing tropical deforestation can play in our report Out of the oods (info from)

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"The world's scientists agree that the window to prevent the worst effects of global warming is closing. The United States must act quickly to reduce its carbon emissions at least 80 percent by 2050, but Congress has yet to act. In 2008, UCS worked with allies in Congress to craft such a policy, and bolstered these efforts by organizing and distributing a statement signed by more than 1,700 prominent U.S. scientists and economists calling for the needed reductions."
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Basically time is running out, and i'm very thankful that people in high places are recognizing this. Again ill try and keep everyone posted as time goes on.

Boy Is IT Hot In Here!!!!!

7. Global Emissions Now Cause Problems For Centuries Into The Future

Global warming impacts will not disappear as soon as carbon emissions are stopped completely. The changes brought about by global warming will last for centuries, even with no more greenhouse gas emissions being released. It is critical to address the ecological crisis now, because waiting will just make the future even more bleak.

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5. Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Fossil Fuels Have Increased Since The Kyoto Protocol Was Adopted

In 1992 when the Kyoto Protocol was signed, the intention was to lessen greenhouse gas emissions and global warming impacts, and to improve the ecological crisis. The astonishing fact is that in the years since the Kyoto Protocol was signed, there has been an increase by thirty five percent in the amount of carbon dioxide that is released around the globe. This is proof that the protocol alone is not effective, and other measures need to be taken as well. This is a big global warming problem caused by fossil fuel use global. (find more here)

It seems to me, and sure to you that my blogs have been leaning more towards these lists of things now. The reason I have chosen to do this is because i feel like throughout this course i have given just about every aspect of what exactly global warming is, and what it does. So from here on out i'm going list interesting things that hopefully will catch other readers eyes on this topic. Again please check the link, and i promise you will learn something new.

Global Warming Wrecks All the Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!

Global warming wrecks all the fun, and believe me it will in time if nothing is done about it. You don't believe me well how about (100 reasons why it will). Things such as fly fishing disappearing to wine drinking going down the drain this list will definitely shock and owe you. Most importantly though i hope this list will open your eyes to the real issue at (image from flickr) hand which is global warming.
Say Goodbye to Ski Competitions
Unusually warmer winters caused the International Ski Federation to cancel last year’s Alpine skiing World Cup and opening races in Sölden, Austria. Skiers are also hard-pressed now to find places for year-round training. Olympic gold medalist Anja Paerson: “Of course we’re all very worried about the future of our sport. Every year we have more trouble finding places to train.”

Say Goodbye to Ski Competitions
Unusually warmer winters caused the International Ski Federation to cancel last year’s Alpine skiing World Cup and opening races in Sölden, Austria. Skiers are also hard-pressed now to find places for year-round training. Olympic gold medalist Anja Paerson: “Of course we’re all very worried about the future of our sport. Every year we have more trouble finding places to train.”

Now I don't know about anyone else, but say goodbye to french fries. hmmmm i don't know about that. I'm just glad that i can joke about something amoungst all this insanity, and horrible news.

Lets take a look at another blogger who has something to say for another possible angle or opinion on this issue.

" (more on this here) Hundreds of students from more than 20 countries recently brainstormed ideas on combating climate change -- and they did it online using Google Docs & Spreadsheets. The kids had a blast coming up with solutions to address climate change, and we had a blast reading through their ideas and selecting the top 50 to feature on the Google Educators site. Then to top it off we took out out a full-page ad in today's edition of USA Today so the kids' great ideas would get noticed! Global collaboration has never been more fun and, when it comes to global warming, more necessary."

Again all i can say is that I found this list to be extremely interesting and i hope you do to thanks.

Check This Out !!!!!!!

(THE 33 FACTS ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING) I dont know what more to say other than please

take a look at this. i will list a few reasons that will hopefully catch your eye.

"1). The Earth was formed about 4,540,000,000 years ago.

2).In the beginning, the Earth's atmosphere contained very little oxygen (less than 1% oxygen

pressure).

3).Early plants started to develop more than 2 billion years ago, probably about 2,700,000,000.

4).Through photosynthesis, plants uptake carbon dioxide into the biosphere as organic matter, and release oxygen as a byproduct.

5).Through geologic time, oxygen accumulated gradually in the atmosphere, reaching a value of about 21% of atmospheric gases at the present time.

Lets take a look at another bloggers perspective on this ever growing concern also known as global warming. (another concerned blogger) "The smart charger controller will save car owners money by seeking lower electricity prices and synchronizing car charge times to match those overnight schedules. The device can temporarily interrupt charging when there is elevated stress on the system."

again this is another reason to let us know exactly what is happening in this ever growing problem of global warming.

O Yes It's Happeneing !!!!!!!!!

"Is It Happening?
Yes. Earth is already showing many signs of worldwide climate change.
• Average temperatures have climbed 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit (0.8 degree Celsius) around the world since 1880, much of this in recent decades, according to NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies.
• The rate of warming is increasing. The 20th century's last two decades were the hottest in 400 years and possibly the warmest for several millennia, according to a number of climate

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studies. And the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that 11 of the past 12 years are among the dozen warmest since 1850. " (read more on this)

These are just some examples of how global warming is now becoming a reality versus just a myth. The facts are being presented, and brought to our attention now more than ever. The rate of warming is increasing and their is no sense in denying or trying to ignore this fact. Lets take a look at another blogger that is just as concerned as i am.

"The White House and the State Department are sparring to control both the substance and the narrative on US plans to slash emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), called "super-greenhouse gases" (GHGs) because they are many thousands of times more potent than carbon dioxide at trapping heat." (obama speaks out)

This is refreshing to see that Obamas administration is concerned with this topic, and is making strides to deal with it. again this is all leading up to the fact that the facts are out and its no longer a debatable topic......it is real, and get ready cause its only gunna get better before it gets worste. thanks for following global warming......

Scientists at Their best !!!!!!

MYTH: The science of global warming is too uncertain to act on.

FACT: There is no debate among scientists about the basic facts of global warming.

"The only debate in the science community about global warming is about how much and how fast warming will continue as a result of heat-trapping emissions. Scientists have given a clear warning about global warming, and we have more than enough facts — about causes and fixes — to implement solutions right now." (article)

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"Dr. Schellnhuber, citing his own research, said that at certain “tipping points,” higher temperatures could cause areas of the ocean to become deoxygenated, resulting in what he calls “oxygen holes” between 600 and 2,400 feet deep. These are areas so depleted of the gas that they would badly disrupt the food chain." (another concerned scientist)

Basically scientists have confirmed that their is no debate, and global warming is real and its time to deal with the topic at hand. Implimenting solutions is the only way we can help prevent the spreading of global warming. Everything from emissions to car pooling can help. These scientists are mentioning specifically the climate which is essentially global warming. As written above tipping points can cause the demise of the food chain. This is scary, and im glad now that these scientists have openly admitted that this is not longer a rumor, but a real issue which needs to be addressed.