Global warming is becoming more serious now! Please do what you can to help!

Turning your computer off and unused light while not in use is a good start.

I don't really do it for global warming reasons, I think we're already doomed. Saves on the electricity bill though.

Cell phone chargers use energy while plugged into an outlet with or without a cellphone plugged in.

i'm with Tom on this one..

For those interested: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_op..._climate_change (summary: the IPCC thinks there's a >90% probability it's our fault)

Not usually keen on linking wikipedia for contentious issues, but in this case it's fairly well vetted, and has sources attributed.

EDIT: and for the other side: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientists_op..._global_warming

johnnny howard dooesnt care about what we have a threat against aussies are the most like ly to suffer this fate first guys
but in time... we shall alll suffer it shalll we not? we must fight against this recycle be proper humans not waste our world away
like money

If you don't think it's man-made, read this:

http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_learnmore.asp

all i know is that if global warming happens, we will have another ice age. thats what im afraid of. But would this ice age fix all of our problems? at least i know my PC would love it. but it still a scary thought.

Tom You said global warming is not man made.

green house gas's? not man made?

gas for your car? fume's comeing out exausts can cause global warming

i say go bio diesel or bust to help prevent the happening of global warming....

aerosol spray cans

not debateing it im just stateing some facts...

actually, toyota came to my classes and brought some of their new hybrids, and with that super car that has 500HP and uses less exhaust then a fag, i mean pretty cool.

also they say their working on a car that will run from NewYork to California on one tank of gas.

I could easily modify a car to go from cali to NY on one tank of gas, one big ass tank of gas that is

lmao was thinking the same thing then i scrolled down and saw your post

..i saw come college kids stroll through my town 1 day down here in cali. im not sure i think they where from berkley. with an old VW Van going from resterant to resterant gathering veggie OIL ....or was it grease i dont remember fully but it was freaking awesome so many ways to conserve gas. and they come up with a genius IDEA like that.

Yeah...I remember seeing something like that on some Mtv commercial

I swear I am not doing a very good job at turning off my computer and unused light. :|

Better ways to make gas because..

• We pollute with gas.
  
• We are running out fast.
  
• Its not cool to die by ice.

Nuff said.

I don't believe its us causing it. The fact is the earth is always changing whether we carpool and turn out computers off at night or we drive v-8 muscle cars and leave our computers on 24/7. I do the same as tom for the same reasons. Nothing lasts forever, even the sun will eventually die out, then where will we be?


ps: im not hating on muscle cars

I don't care for Global Warming, plus, I believe the Military uses alot of electricity, so me turning off my lights and unplugging things, wont help.

Ziprock, hopefully some other terraformed planet . The Sun's death isn't the more worrying future possibility, what is currently quite popular is the idea that the universe's expansion will continue to accelerate, spreading out the available energy to such an extent that it can't form matter any longer because of the laws of thermodynamics. The only viable solution I can see is to somehow encapsulate a small area, and keep it at a fairly high energy density - but not being a theoretical physicist I'm not sure on the feasibility of that.

Anyway, back on topic, I turn most things off - but not this box since it's running some services like zbot (zIRC's factoid/stuff bot). When I'm asleep all the peripherals go off though.

complicated and interesting

the earth is just "renewing itself" apparently on the history channel they said this has happened 6 times!?!?

And don't forget, we live in the 21st century. In the last ice age, no one could coupe, but we have central heating air conditioners. We might be able to survive better.

Central air is not going to help you when you have a 1 km thick sheet of ice over your head.

Anyhow, there are many global disasters that could happen. Global warming could have many other impacts on humans including the increased spread of infectious disease. My thoughts on whether Global Warming is influenced by humans are that I surely think that humans have had some impact. Whether humans have actually caused this to happen, I am not sure. I'm more interested in the reversal of the Earth's magnetic field. Should be fun times.

your right cmain, ahead is a glorious time.... i'm just glad i wont be around to see it, whats the prediction at least another couple hundred years?

Onwards To Mars! No, seriously. If we were able to synthetically terraform Mars into an earth-like planet, then we are saved. I hope. Otherwise, I heard that 600 MYA, the worse ice age closed all around the equator. Shut.

I'm with both. Get over it, Earth cycles, has for year(s).

Hmm, I'd be a hypocrite if I were to say that I do everything to avoid contributing to the global warming issue, but when I'm conscious about it, I do make some effort.

the way im starting too look at it is, what can i do? nothing...

My belief is different from all the replies on this thread.
First of all, if CO2 was an issue...would the problem already be here?
Second of all, Americans are stupid. The price of oil goes up, and what do we do? We dont change our lifestyle at all, people just pay the ridiculous price and drive the oil companies more...thats not right.
Third of all, We are only stressed about Global Warming now because its starting to take its toll. We didnt predict this in the future, and now scientists are saying "Oh shit!, we screwed ourselves!"
Fourth of all, If you really cared abou Global Warming, Turn off your computer, get rid of your credit cards...get rid of your central air. Get rid of all the modern commodies we are used to, and go live in a hut in the middle of the forest eating wildberries....until your screwed over by the people that dont care.
Sad that this is even an issue, suck it up and take whatever happends. Yes the next few decades will be fun.

Go here http://www.myfootprint.org/
Its a site that tells you how many planets you would need if EVERYONE lived like you do...fill out the survey and see how much you pollute the earth
Stop bitching in this forum and take action to do something about it...You lil' lazies. Zymic community, I challenge you to do this.
-An American wanting to make a difference in the world.

Tell me why my heat bill is what it is. It's a big money grab like they tried with sun spots scam 20 years ago. Before global warming it was global cooling. Before it, warming and cooling before that. The problem with people is we spend too much time in front the TV. It's turning society into TMZ nitwits.

-MrVegas

See, now that I did not know. Even if it does not have a little light on it?

I have a habit of unpluging all electronics when I go to bed...and if I don't need to use webcam I leave it unplugged also, I don't know if unplugging webcam helps but it doesn't hurt

Wow! Good job guys you're really making a difference![/sarcasm]

Nobody can stop global warming. Whatever happens will happen.

People complain too much. Most people are too reliant on energy to change on their own. It's gunna happen, and everyone knows it.

Global Warming is the effect of peoples not-so-good treatment to Mother Earth. Now, its payback time. if we lived like a million of years ago, i think we will be living a much healthier life. Anyways, since its already here i think what people can do is just to manage their trash, be pollution free, save energy, be mother nature friendly. clean and green!

Global warming is affecting our world a lot. This should be stopped as early as possible

Plant More and More Trees, Avoid Plastic papers, save electricity

Every persons plant a tree.
Use the "Off" Switch
Drive Less and Drive Smart
Try car sharing
Use Less Heat and Air Conditioning
Try to Reuse and Recycle
Use Less Hot Water
Replace a regular incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (cfl)
Install a programmable thermostat
Move your thermostat down 2° in winter and up 2° in summer
Clean or replace filters on your furnace and air conditioner
Choose energy efficient appliances when making new purchases
Do not leave appliances on standby
Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket
Move your fridge and freezer
Defrost old fridges and freezers regularly
Don't let heat escape from your house over a long period
Replace your old single-glazed windows with double-glazing
Get a home energy audit
Cover your pots while cooking
Use the washing machine or dishwasher only when they are full
Take a shower instead of a bath
Use a clothesline instead of a dryer whenever possible
Insulate and weatherize your home
Be sure you’re recycling at home
Recycle your organic waste
Buy intelligently
Choose products that come with little packaging and buy refills when you can
Reuse your shopping bag
Reduce waste
Switch to green power
Buy locally grown and produced foods
Buy fresh foods instead of frozen
Seek out and support local farmers markets
Buy organic foods as much as possible
Eat less meat
Reduce the number of miles you drive by walking, biking, carpooling or taking mass transit wherever possible
Start a carpool with your coworkers or classmates
Don't leave an empty roof rack on your car
Keep your car tuned up
Drive carefully and do not waste fuel
Check your tires weekly to make sure they’re properly inflated
When it is time for a new car, choose a more fuel efficient vehicle
Try telecommuting from home
Fly less
Encourage your school or business to reduce emissions
Join the virtual march
Encourage the switch to renewable energy
Protect and conserve forest worldwide
Consider the impact of your investments
Make your city cool

Tell ya what...


You guys stop introducing legislation that forces us to do these things (I mean, egad, I HATE fluorescent lights! >.<), and we won't debate this.

If you don't, why... Don't complain when we say why your theories are bunk.

Each and everyone has the responsibility to save our environment.

I think that there is no way around the phenomenon but what we could do is to prevent its worsening for the future generations. I mean, it is already out there and we cannot do anything to fix it but save for the future. Or, it could take awfully a very long time for things to go back to normal. Remember the time when the ozone layer was the talk of the town and how using stuff producing cfc could punch holes in it, well that event is not a problem anymore but we still have to be wary for it not to happen again.

Even if Global warming is man-made or not, the fact is it is happening, what we can do in our little way wouldn't hurt us. Cleaning our surroundings will not hurt us, doing good things doesn't hurt us but it is beneficial to everyone so why not do it?

Maybe we can get the final scene of global warming age after 30 years or fewer!

Yes, Global Warming is very serious issue. To prevent global warming just save energy like save electricity and save other energy resources..

hello all,
Global warming is the continuing rise in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans. Global warming is caused by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, resulting from human activities such as deforestation and burning of fossil fuels.[2][3] This finding is recognized by the national science academies of all the major industrialized countries and is not disputed by any scientific body of national or international standing.

Globel warming is the biggest problem of universe.As the ultra violet rays are coming on earth directly.So it starts damaging the things as well
as have a great influence to the human body.A globel warming can change the historical buildings also as like a acid rain can do....

Thanks a lot friends for sharing your useful opinions and views regarding Global Warming i really appreciate it..

More plants should be planted ..people should use less automobiles which create pollution..plant 2 tress if you cut 1.

The most powerful step that we can take as individuals to avert global warming is to stop eating meat, eggs, and dairy products.

Even planet Mars is worried about the coming of earth people, there will be global warming in Mars soon;)

Thanks a lot friends for sharing your useful opinions and views regarding Global Warming i really appreciate it.

cell phone charger and other and other Consumer electronics should be reduced to use in order to save our energe!!!