The Snowball Effect Of Methane Gas

The world is warming, these facts are not disputed... The problem that we are going to run into is the "snowball effect". This is basically the idea that as the world warms it melts more snow... This snow used to reflect the heat from the sun, but now the much darker ground or water absorbs more of the suns heat... This increases global warming... More snow melt = faster warming... The same goes for melting permafrost. All of this permafrost that is melting contains methane gas which is a greenhouse gas just like carbon dioxide. As the world warms, it releases more and more trapped methane gas from the permafrost which only make global warming accelerate even more. More permafrost melt = More methane = faster warming. If we don't act quickly we will be past the point of no return, that is if we haven't passed it already...

It's So Cold, There Can't Be Global Warming!

This video really gives us a fresh update on just how serious the climate change situation has become. I am sure all the naysayers will still continue to pump their oil covered money into the argument, but hey that is never gonna change. Aren't there still people that think cigarettes don't kill you?

Dramatic Footage Of Climate Change

This video you are about to see shows just how bad glaciers all over the world are retreating. Now sure there still are some people out there that deny that climate change is happening or they just don't believe that humans could possible cause it, but let's face the facts and start to change before it is too late. The debate is long over the only ones still on the other side are the people being paid to do so or the ones that don't bother doing any real research on the subject...

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Here is yet another documentary showing us the devestating effect that humans are having on our planet.



You can view the full documentary here!

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...

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...

Global Warming 20 Years In Perspective

Some people are just ahead of the curve I guess, this clip shows NASA's climatologist Jim Hansen and looks back at his testimony from 20 years ago.



This wasn't the last time Jim Hansen testified, take a look at these sets of videos, that show us how the Bush Administration among others have been misleading the public when it comes to climate change.













I know it is dry stuff, but unfortunately these people are the ones that make the policies, which means these are the people we need to force to make serious changes...

Blog Action Day Arrives

Just in case you haven't heard yet, today is Blog Action Day. This day was designed to spread the word about climate change and it's devastating effects. If you would like to participate click here to visit their website.

If you have been following this blog you know that there is already overwhelming evidence that climate change is being caused by humans, yet no real action is taken here in the states on a federal level. I only hope that our next president will have a little more going on upstairs instead of change jiggling in his pocket from his oil company kickbacks...

With more and more people getting behind this movement maybe we can actually make a change before George W. Bush is out of office, but the way our government moves like a snail I kinda doubt anything will be done... sad really, but who know maybe I will be pleasantly surprised and our planet won't be doomed, but as more and more time passes I fear we have already passed the tipping point.

Is God Going To Save Us From Climate Change?

Well, I think not... in fact personally I think if he/she/it saw us messing up the planet the way that we are, why would he/she/it even care what happens to the human race? They gave us this beautiful planet and we have done nothing but plunder it's resources since the industrial revolution... Sure our grandparents and parents got us into this mess, but it is up to our generation to come up with real solutions to these global problems....

The video below is an interesting look at what the Evangelical Christian think about climate change... I think it is actually quite funny that there are still some people out there that believe this is some kind of political conspiracy. Why would there be some massive GLOBAL conspiracy? Pull your head out of the sand and do a little scientific research!

This is not just an issue in the USA it is happening all over the world and people are talking about it all over the world! These people are not republicans and democrats, they are simply humans that give a damn about our future generations!



Find out why some of us are so ignorant to the facts here or you can find out why the American government is a big part of the problem here!

The Impacts Of Climate Change In Our World

This video shows some of the changes that are already starting to happen in places like Africa, Asia and The Western United States. It would appear that drastic steps need to be taken to try and curb climate change or we could face some nasty consequences. The effects are being felt all over the world and things are only going to get worse if nothing is done...



This next clip shows us the beautiful O'Higgins Glacier in Chile, it is one of the faster retreating glaciers in the world! I think a lot of people aren't taking into consideration the fact that many countries throughout the world get much of their drinking water from glacier runoffs. This will bring up a huge problem as studies have shown that a whopping 90% of the world's glaciers are retreating!



Check out these past posts, "Can We Afford To Take The Chance" or "Betting On Our Children's Future"

Betting On Our Childrens Future With A Bad Hand

What do you think causes Climate Change AKA Global Warming? Whether you think it is partially caused by humans like most scientists, or if you just believe that it is a natural cycle of the sun, our climate is changing, and we need to prepare for the consequences now.

If temperatures continue to rise polar ice caps and glaciers around the world will continue to melt and sea levels will rise. This will drive people and even entire cities to higher ground and cause wide spread famine and disease throughout the world as farmland and crops disappear as well. Many species will become extinct as they cannot adapt quickly enough to the rapid changes, drought and forest fires will increase and storms will strengthen as our oceans warm along with the overall temperatures. These things will happen if this trend in temperature continues... so whether or not you believe in Global Warming don't you think you should still be concerned about our future generations?



Want more? Check out how our government lies right to our face... and again here! Demand change from our federal government! Certain states like California are leading the charge, but it is up to us as individuals to make enough noise...

For more about the changes happening on our planet right now check out these facts or this bit of news.

Why Are We So Ignorant To The Facts?

Tell the people in Europe that climate change isn't happening... they recently had the hottest summer on record that killed 26,000 people over a period of two months. The winter of 2007 was also the warmest on record around the entire world, hmm must be some kind of coincidence, or some giant scientific conspiracy right?

Tell the people in LA that we are not causing any problems to our atmosphere, that is if you can see through the smog. Watch the melting glaciers retreat back farther and farther every year and the sea levels begin to rise as a result...

Wake up people, the science and the proof is there that humans are changing our planet whether you believe it or not. The climates throughout the world will change whether you like it or not.

The saddest part is that our government is trying to hide the facts from us. Why would they encourage scientists to remove the words "climate change" and "global warming" from their official reports? From what I remember our government is not run by a bunch of scientists so why would they do such a thing... could it be the big bad oil and coal industries and all the connection to our current administration... you make the decision. If you need help connecting the dots check this out!

Watch the video below for a little background info and let you voice be heard, if not for you, for our future generations!



If you still would like more information check out this documentary on climate change or find out if we can really take the chance!

The Best Documentary Since The Inconvenient Truth

An indepth look at climate change and the effects it is already having on our world. This documentary is very nicely done, great quality, and quite informative for those of you intested in finding out more about the rapid changes occuring here on planet earth and what can been done.

This video is about an hour long though so be prepared... and please spread this video to as many people as you can before it is pulled from google video.

Can We Afford To Take The Chance?

It is strange to see so many people still trying to debunk climate change. I mean even if it isn't 100% cause by man shouldn't we still be concerned. Our planet is warming, and that is a fact that no one disputes. There have been more droughts and wildfires... storms have been increasing in intensity, the worlds sea levels will rise if Greenland, the polar ice caps and other glaciers around the world melt. These are the facts, and whether or not it is completely caused by humans should not be what we are focusing on here... we need to begin to develop solutions and fast, I guess I just don't know why this debate is being clouded so much, I mean it really sounds like something everyone should take seriously for our future generations... Watch the next video and you will begin to see some of the major problems that are arising in our ecosystem due to climate change.



For more you can check out this post on polar bears from back in April 2006 or you can see some of our already endagered species here.

Maybe You Still Need A Bit More Proof

Here is what NBC news reported just the other day...

Demand Change From Our Government

With the recent release of the climate report stating that "global warming" is in fact happening and humans are the cause, it is very good to see all of the press that "climate change" is now finally receiving, but will this last? We need to make sure that United States government actually does something about it... It is no secret that we are the #1 producer of greenhouse gases and have the worst environmental policies when it comes to fuel efficiencies standards. We have a President who is an "oil man" himself, and has been caught misleading the American public about climate change... so really what can we do? It is actually quite simple, demand change from our government and do your part... you would be amazed at the power of the people!

Climate Change Causes Greenland To Form New Islands

The evidence is right there in front of us that the world is changing at a dramatic place. This video is shot in Greenland and actually shows how a chunk of the mainland actually broke off and is now an island... simply amazing footage.

This next video shows us what is going to happen if this type of melting continues.



If you would like to see more footage off what is happening in Greenland you can check out this video of Greenland's glaciers.