The Age Of Stupid

Well at least we have a chance to change with the new administration in Washington... Hopefully the economic crisis doesn't get in the way of progress in the climate change arena. From the sounds of it the crisis could actually help us solve order energy and environmental crisis as well. Here is the trailer for a new movie coming out called The Age Of Stupid... Let's not end up like these guys...

Hope On The Horizon?

With the election yesterday of Barack Obama to the highest office in The United States bring hope to the dire situation of climate change. He has talked the talked throughout the election that he would do something about our environment, but will he really?

Have a look at the National Geographic video below for a bit more background information about the dangers of climate change...

Indians Are Smart

Let's just hope it doesn't come to that...

Four Degrees Warmer

This video from the National Geographic gives us an idea of what our world would be like if global temperatures rose by just four degrees. The results would be catastrophic.




For more climate change effects watch The Glaciers Around Our World!

Arctic Ice In A "Death Spiral"

Well we didn't manage to beat last years record thaw in the Arctic, but this years melt was the second worst on record in the Arctic. A disturbing trend has been forming over the past few decades and it looks like things are only going to get worse. Remember all of this melting is just going to increase the Snowball Effects of Global Warming. The more ice that is melted the more heat is absorbed by the darker seas. Also methane and other greenhouse gases are released as the ice continues to melt...





What do you think of this latest report? Have we finally passed the tipping point of no return?

Earth The Climate Wars Episode 1

The documentary below by the BBC give us a good look back on how Global Warming and Climate Change became scientific consensus. I can't wait to see the next episode... I will post it when it becomes available...





To check out part two of the series, click here!

The Glaciers Around The World Are Melting

As the glaciers around the world melt the water that is run off lubricates the glaciers and make them retreat even quicker. Also the more water puddles on the tops of the glaciers the more heat is trapped in that water. Think of it this way, you can have a white shirt (snow and ice) or a black shirt (water) in the summer, which would you choose? Glad I don't live on the coast...