This is fantastic stuff, truly epic.
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fat_boy wrote:
Rabbits were introduced to Australia a few centuries ago.
Really... And did they swim there, or did humans bring them over?
fat_boy wrote:
Tunguska.
Again with your binary logic... Farming and logging operations bulldoze forests on a regular basis, so you point to one of a small number of times in recorded history that it happened naturally.
fat_boy wrote:
Natural fires.
Again, a matter of degree. Just look at the differences in air quality between urban and rural areas.
fat_boy wrote:
And when we banned CFCs etc, the effect on the ozone hole was...? (Yepmm f*** all) So did we really damage it or is ti natural?
The attribution of CFCs to ozone depletion isn't even a controversy... Are you just going to make this up as you go along?
fat_boy wrote:
Los Anggeles tar pits. Totally natural oil spil.
Yet again... One of a few natural examples, when the human race does it on a frequent basis.
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Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)Ian Shlasko wrote:
The attribution of CFCs to ozone depletion isn't even a controversy... Are you just going to make this up as you go along?
OK, so we have stopped using CFCs for almost 20 years now, so please show us all how much smaller the hole in the ozone layer has become in that time.
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fat_boy wrote:
Really? How? Go on, tell us how CO2 traps heat. What is it a mirror? An insulating blanket? Or is it a heat sink? How much heat can it hold? Whats its specific heat capacity?
Are you claiming that CO2 is not a greenhouse gas, or are you just being a pedantic jack***?
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fat_boy wrote:
Really? How? Go on, tell us how CO2 traps heat. What is it a mirror? An insulating blanket? Or is it a heat sink? How much heat can it hold? Whats its specific heat capacity?
"Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas." Wikipedia - Carbon dioxide next question, what's a greenhouse gas? Greenhouse gases are gases in an atmosphere that absorb and emit radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect. Wikipedia - Greenhouse gas next question, what's the greenhouse effect? The greenhouse effect is a process by which radiative energy leaving a planetary surface is absorbed by some atmospheric gases, called greenhouse gases. Wikipedia - Greenhouse effect You can read more in each article that is very interesting that can support your theories, but for now, that will explain to you about CO2 and the greenhouse effect
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There are extremists on both sides. At this point, it's just a numbers game... Lots of people are trying to model the trends, and the effects of all the greenhouse gases we're releasing into the atmosphere. No one has a definitive answer yet, and since the issue is becoming more and more political instead of purely scientific, we probably won't have a consensus until it's far too late to change anything. Personally, I don't see how the environment could possibly remain unchanged with all of this industrialization. To me, the question isn't whether things will change, but how and how much. Human extinction in 50 years looks like one hell of an exaggeration, but a global increase of a degree or two by then, coupled with climate shifts in individual regions (Some become warmer, some get cooler, some get wetter, some drier, etc)? Seems plausible, if the numbers hold.
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No, I am not. I want to know how much he really knows about this in order to make statements like 'CO2 traps heat'.
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I'd say go ask a real scientist, but you don't seem to give a shit what they have to say either. So here, from a source you might believe, with a surprisingly complete answer: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080109182727AAvuPHC[^]
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Ian Shlasko wrote:
Really... And did they swim there, or did humans bring them over?
Just won a bet! I knew you would respond with that! OK, how about locust swarms? They strip the land bare all on their own without any help from man. Actually Beavers have quite a big impact on their environment by damming rivers. This has caused entirely different ecosystems to form. And, byu the way, if you are a pro-native chap, then the north american native had a huge impact on the environment. Check out their forest and game management. Anyway, this is about whether man has a bigger effect on the environment than other species. Of course he does. But so what? Man uses the earths natural materials for buildings. Principly houses, but all kinds of stuff. Why is it a big problem if man takes a load of rock thats lying around, or even breaks it free, and rearranges it into a house shaped object with the help of some trees, and some lime and sand? So an ant, termite, bird, ape, otter, beaver, and many other createures do the same, but to a lesser degree (and only becae they lack intemmigence). So mans only difference to nature is his increased intelligence. And yet you and many others like to make statements such as 'there is no square kilometer of ocean unaffected ny man'. Well there is almost no part of this earth unaffected by an animal in some form or another, why single out man for special attention. Why DONT we have the right to live on, and use, the planet for our own benefit? Of course we need to make sure we dont accidentally dammage it, but lets distinguish very carefully between what is and isnt damaging. And what is and isnt beneficial.
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fat_boy wrote:
OK, how about locust swarms? They strip the land bare all on their own without any help from man. Actually Beavers have quite a big impact on their environment by damming rivers. This has caused entirely different ecosystems to form.
Yep, was waiting for the beavers argument, and that one is valid... But again, none of these change the environment as much as humans.
fat_boy wrote:
And, byu the way, if you are a pro-native chap, then the north american native had a huge impact on the environment. Check out their forest and game management.
They're humans too.
fat_boy wrote:
Anyway, this is about whether man has a bigger effect on the environment than other species. Of course he does. But so what?
Ok, as long as you realize that... You seemed to be disputing that for a while.
fat_boy wrote:
Why DONT we have the right to live on, and use, the planet for our own benefit? Of course we need to make sure we dont accidentally dammage it, but lets distinguish very carefully between what is and isnt damaging. And what is and isnt beneficial.
Hey, we can do whatever the hell we want to this planet, but we have to think of the consequences. We're the only species that has the capability to render this planet inhabitable (At least for us). Don't forget that things that are beneficial for the ENVIRONMENT may not be beneficial to us. And I know you keep making the argument over and over that the human race can adapt to any change... It's true that our technology would be able to sustain us further than we would normally be able to, but there are limits. As I keep saying, we need actual numbers, so we know exactly what effect we're having. Until we have that, I'm in favor of some actions to limit our impact. Sure, cut down on pollution... Switch to renewable energy... These are good things regardless of the greenhouse effect.
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Ian Shlasko wrote:
The attribution of CFCs to ozone depletion isn't even a controversy... Are you just going to make this up as you go along?
OK, so we have stopped using CFCs for almost 20 years now, so please show us all how much smaller the hole in the ozone layer has become in that time.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/11/16/2092527.htm[^]
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Ian Shlasko wrote:
There are extremists on both sides
And yet one of those mentioned is in charge of one of the worlds well used temperature data sets.
Morality is indistinguishable from social proscription
Which are you talking about? The IPCC guys? As far as I can tell, they've been sticking to the numbers, and acting like scientists aside from a little immature behavior that was never meant to be public.
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I'd say go ask a real scientist, but you don't seem to give a shit what they have to say either. So here, from a source you might believe, with a surprisingly complete answer: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080109182727AAvuPHC[^]
Distind wrote:
I'd say go ask a real scientist
I was asking you, since you stated CO2 traps heat. I wanted to know whether you had looked into this or were just regurgitating popular understanding. However, I see you did a quick search and came up with yahoo answers. Now, to ehance your understanding a little more, search for the excited state duratiohn of CO2 mollecules. Then have a think about it.
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fat_boy wrote:
OK, how about locust swarms? They strip the land bare all on their own without any help from man. Actually Beavers have quite a big impact on their environment by damming rivers. This has caused entirely different ecosystems to form.
Yep, was waiting for the beavers argument, and that one is valid... But again, none of these change the environment as much as humans.
fat_boy wrote:
And, byu the way, if you are a pro-native chap, then the north american native had a huge impact on the environment. Check out their forest and game management.
They're humans too.
fat_boy wrote:
Anyway, this is about whether man has a bigger effect on the environment than other species. Of course he does. But so what?
Ok, as long as you realize that... You seemed to be disputing that for a while.
fat_boy wrote:
Why DONT we have the right to live on, and use, the planet for our own benefit? Of course we need to make sure we dont accidentally dammage it, but lets distinguish very carefully between what is and isnt damaging. And what is and isnt beneficial.
Hey, we can do whatever the hell we want to this planet, but we have to think of the consequences. We're the only species that has the capability to render this planet inhabitable (At least for us). Don't forget that things that are beneficial for the ENVIRONMENT may not be beneficial to us. And I know you keep making the argument over and over that the human race can adapt to any change... It's true that our technology would be able to sustain us further than we would normally be able to, but there are limits. As I keep saying, we need actual numbers, so we know exactly what effect we're having. Until we have that, I'm in favor of some actions to limit our impact. Sure, cut down on pollution... Switch to renewable energy... These are good things regardless of the greenhouse effect.
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Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)Yes, the numbers, if they can be determined, would be interesting, but just using past temperature records, and I mean raw data, not the adjusted stuff, disprove the theory of man made GW. That much is basic science. That there might be an effect underneath all the natural variation is possible of course, but so far a man made effect has not been detected.
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Which are you talking about? The IPCC guys? As far as I can tell, they've been sticking to the numbers, and acting like scientists aside from a little immature behavior that was never meant to be public.
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Yes, the numbers, if they can be determined, would be interesting, but just using past temperature records, and I mean raw data, not the adjusted stuff, disprove the theory of man made GW. That much is basic science. That there might be an effect underneath all the natural variation is possible of course, but so far a man made effect has not been detected.
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fat_boy wrote:
Yes, the numbers, if they can be determined, would be interesting, but just using past temperature records, and I mean raw data, not the adjusted stuff, disprove the theory of man made GW
False
fat_boy wrote:
but so far a man made effect has not been detected.
Would say "verified" instead of "detected" The numbers do not DISPROVE the theory. They merely do not PROVE the theory. Right now, it's an unknown, and scientists are trying to correct it.
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I quoted Hanse, you stated well, there are extremists on both sides. I naturally thought you were refering to Hansen when you used the term extremist. Werent you?
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No, I generally don't refer to specific people. I refer to the research itself, not opinions.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/11/16/2092527.htm[^]
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fat_boy wrote:
Yes, the numbers, if they can be determined, would be interesting, but just using past temperature records, and I mean raw data, not the adjusted stuff, disprove the theory of man made GW
False
fat_boy wrote:
but so far a man made effect has not been detected.
Would say "verified" instead of "detected" The numbers do not DISPROVE the theory. They merely do not PROVE the theory. Right now, it's an unknown, and scientists are trying to correct it.
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Gonzoox wrote:
"Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas."
Sure, but do you know how it absorbs certain frequencies of radiation?
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Read greenhouse effect, you can find your answer there, besides, whatever you say, post, explain, I still believe human race has something to do on global warming, we're not 100% responsible but we have our share of the problem and we should be doing something about it. Technology these days is at the point were we could be driving cars at least 100% more efficient, instead of getting 30-33 miles/gallon we could be getting 60-70 miles/gallon or more, solar energy is an option, but the equipment and maintenance is so expensive that people still relies on the old fashioned way, when you could be saving hundreds of dollars every year using solar energy, we could be having a better way of handling trash, recycling plastic, cans, glass, paper, etc. But because money gets involved and oil companies make a lot, they don't want to see their profits reduced to half with more efficient cars, so they give out millions of dollars every year to stop any kind of new harmful law for their business, and this is just one of the hundreds or thousands of things that happen around
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Read greenhouse effect, you can find your answer there, besides, whatever you say, post, explain, I still believe human race has something to do on global warming, we're not 100% responsible but we have our share of the problem and we should be doing something about it. Technology these days is at the point were we could be driving cars at least 100% more efficient, instead of getting 30-33 miles/gallon we could be getting 60-70 miles/gallon or more, solar energy is an option, but the equipment and maintenance is so expensive that people still relies on the old fashioned way, when you could be saving hundreds of dollars every year using solar energy, we could be having a better way of handling trash, recycling plastic, cans, glass, paper, etc. But because money gets involved and oil companies make a lot, they don't want to see their profits reduced to half with more efficient cars, so they give out millions of dollars every year to stop any kind of new harmful law for their business, and this is just one of the hundreds or thousands of things that happen around
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Ian Shlasko wrote:
False
Not so. Temperatue is not clearly effected by CO2.
Ian Shlasko wrote:
Would say "verified" instead of "detected
Hence your statement that it isnt verified.
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fat_boy wrote:
Not so. Temperatue is not clearly effected by CO2.
We've been through this before, and your sole argument was "I took some physics courses, so I know everything." I'm not wasting another day on that. When it comes to that debate, you're just as bad as CSS.
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And its bigger now than in 2004, 2002, and at any time prior to 1991: http://ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/meteorology/annual_data.html[^] Quite clearly banning CFCs has had a massive effect.
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You like graphs, right? http://ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/facts/history.html[^] From the same site... Look at the graph... See the trend? The decline slowed in the 80s, and is either leveling out or curving upward.
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fat_boy wrote:
Not so. Temperatue is not clearly effected by CO2.
We've been through this before, and your sole argument was "I took some physics courses, so I know everything." I'm not wasting another day on that. When it comes to that debate, you're just as bad as CSS.
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Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)You cant slip out of it that easialy. You stated: "but so far a man made effect has not been detected. Would say "verified" instead of "detected"" You are stating that a mna made effect on temperature has not been verified. You are in agreement with me. The Theory of AGW has not been verified. Your own words.
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