Current time: Wed May 22, 2013 4:14 am   All times are GMT     Index > General Discussion > We Really Don't Want To Soil The Planet    Author Message Big Softy Member   Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Posts: 37  USA Back to top Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:03 am We Really Don't Want To Soil The Planet NEW HAVEN, Conn.—A new Yale University research survey reveals that while Americans are deeply divided on many issues, they overwhelmingly believe that the United States is too dependent on imported oil. The survey of 1,000 adults nationwide shows a vast majority of the public also wants to see government action to develop new “clean” energy sources, including solar and wind power as well as hydrogen cars. The results underscore Americans’ deep concerns about the country’s current energy policies, particularly the nation’s dependence on imported oil. Fully 92 percent say this dependence is a serious problem, while 68 percent say it is a “very serious” problem. Across all regions of the country and every demographic group, there is broad support for a new emphasis on finding alternative energy sources. Building more solar power facilities is considered a “good idea” by 90 percent of the public; 87 percent support expanded wind farms; and 86 percent want increased funding for renewable energy research. http://www.apolloalliance.org/apollo_in_the_news/archived_news_articles/2005/06_ 09_05_yalepoll.cfm It's just our boneheaded president who does.   Tom Unknown code confuses   Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Posts: 856  Germany Back to top Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:12 am Re: We Really Don't Want To Soil The Planet The yellow line shows the ice concentration in 1979, so a lot is gone already. The interesting part of the story is, that the carbon amount which lies below this ice and will be set free when the ice is gone, is 125 times higher than expected: almost 11 billion tons. As a comparision take England, it economizes 12.7 million tons a year with climate protection. Taken from Spiegel.de   Big Softy Member   Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Posts: 37  USA Back to top Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:15 am Re: We Really Don't Want To Soil The Planet I talked with a guy today that complained "If there really is global warming, why do we have a foot of snow on the ground today" There is no explaining to some people but your illustration is very clear. Thanks, Tom.   crowning Inspector Clouseau   Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 262  France Back to top Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:31 pm Re: We Really Don't Want To Soil The Planet Big Softy wrote: I talked with a guy today that complained "If there really is global warming, why do we have a foot of snow on the ground today" There is no explaining to some people but your illustration is very clear. Thanks, Tom. That's a big problem, you can't even prove that WE are the reason for the global warming because something like this has happened all the time. Life would be much easier if we had such a proof... -- My music: http://www.synthesizer-music.com My photos: http://www.tom-crowning.com   Ace [Extraterrestrial Ally]   Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Posts: 646  Europe Back to top Sat Dec 10, 2005 2:23 pm Re: We Really Don't Want To Soil The Planet Erst wenn der letzte Baum gerodet, der letzte Fluß vergiftet, der letzte Fisch gefangen, werdet ihr feststellen, daß man Geld nicht essen kann. Translator ...     Index > General Discussion > We Really Don't Want To Soil The Planet      Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First  Jump to: Select a forum Community----------------Music DiscussionGeneral DiscussionCommunity Events & ContestsCommunity Polls Software----------------Instruments and EffectsHostsequencer and Working ToolsSW Recording, Mixing & Mastering Hardware----------------Computer and SetupSynths, Machines, Instruments and EffectsMidi and ControllersHW Recording, Mixing & Mastering Website----------------Website NewsFeedback & Suggestions Help & SupportForum Rules