Global Warming

Posted : 23 Aug, 2011 08:45 PM

I am not a scientist; I am merely a former science teacher with a BS in biology. I believe:

1. the average surface temp of the Earth is RISING;

2. this is partly but significantly due to HUMAN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS;

3. we need to change our behavior to avoid some of the worst consequences; and

4. this is an ETHICAL ISSUE that Christians should care about!!



Don't take my word for it. "97% of climate experts think humans are causing global warming." Here are links to what most scientists say:



1. This is from the 2007 report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change:

Climate Change 2007: Working Group I:

"The Physical Science Basis"-- "Summary for Policymakers":

www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/spm.html



2. If you think Climate Change will only have good effects, I recommend reading a summary of the IPCC Working Group II:

Climate Change 2007: Working Group II:

"Impacts, Adaption and Vulnerability Contents"--

Summary for Policymakers:

www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg2/en/spm.html



3. AAAS Board Statement on Climate Change

(American Association for the Advancement of Science)

9 December 2006

www.aaas.org/news/press_room/climate_change

/mtg_200702/aaas_climate_statement.pdf



4. American Geophysical Union Position Statement:

"Human Impacts on Climate"

Revised and Reaffirmed December 2007

www.agu.org/sci_pol/positions/climate_change2008.shtml



Do I think everyone will read this and realize Climate Change is a real problem? No. Forgive me for being so blunt, but people are emotional and somewhat irrational. We sometimes disregard solid science when it conflicts with what we want to believe.

We can thank Exxon-Mobil and non-scientist ideologues on the radio for misinforming the public about this serious issue.