Stop Global Warming; Stop Cutting Down the Trees and Plant More with UAVs

If we really care about the CO2 in the atmosphere then we need to cut down less trees and re-plant those we have already taken out, then plant another 6 Billion more, yes that is a Billion with a "B". Land Clearing, deforestation and other issues is a huge calamity.
Of we read Jared; "Collapse" one thing he mentioned in his book was; "Wonder what the inhabitants of Easter Island were thinking when they cut down the last tree?" And today in Bangladesh, we know. On the Olympia Peninsula in Washington state, and along the OR, CA coastlines, lots of clear cutting and Checkerboard cutting in Canada for the last US Housing Boom.
The Rain Forests in Africa, Amazon and other places also at severe risk. Trees take CO2 and turn it to oxygen, and if we plant 6-8 Billion trees we might solve the Climate Change, greenhouse problems. Indeed, we are losing 2-acres a minute as has been noted. Lots of issues out there indeed.
Studying this stuff in the online think tank and all the inter-related issues makes me worry about linear thought guiding our policies, when we need a multiple variable approach and non-linear thinking approach to truly be prudent. In fact we have the technology to use UAVs to fly over and plant more trees.
We need to be thinking here that is if we are really interested in Global Warming and the future? I certainly hope this article is of interest and that is has propelled thought. The goal is simple; to help you in your quest to be the best in 2007. I thank you for reading my many articles on diverse subjects, which interest you.
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How Will Global Warming Change Earth?

The impact of increased surface temperatures is significant in itself. But global warming will have additional, far-reaching effects on the planet. Warming modifies rainfall patterns, amplifies coastal erosion, lengthens the growing season in some regions, melts ice caps and glaciers, and alters the ranges of some infectious diseases. Some of these changes are already occurring.

Global warming will shift major climate patterns, possibly prolonging and intensifying the current drought in the U.S. Southwest. The white ring of bleached rock on the once-red cliffs that hold Lake Powell indicate the drop in water level over the past decade—the result of repeated winters with low snowfall. (Photograph ©2006 Tigresblanco.)

Changing Weather

For most places, global warming will result in more frequent hot days and fewer cool days, with the greatest warming occurring over land. Longer, more intense heat waves will become more common. Storms, floods, and droughts will generally be more severe as precipitation patterns change. Hurricanes may increase in intensity due to warmer ocean surface temperatures.

Apart from driving temperatures up, global warming is likely to cause bigger, more destructive storms, leading to an overall increase in precipitation. With some exceptions, the tropics will likely receive less rain (orange) as the planet warms, while the polar regions will receive more precipitation (green). White areas indicate that fewer than two-thirds of the climate models agreed on how precipitation will change. Stippled areas reveal where more than 90 percent of the models agreed. (©2007 IPCC WG1 AR-4.)

It is impossible to pin any single unusual weather event on global warming, but emerging evidence suggests that global warming is already influencing the weather. Heat waves, droughts, and intense rain events have increased in frequency during the last 50 years, and human-induced global warming more likely than not contributed to the trend.

Rising Sea Levels

The weather isn’t the only thing global warming will impact: rising sea levels will erode coasts and cause more frequent coastal flooding. Some island nations will disappear. The problem is serious because up to 10 percent of the world’s population lives in vulnerable areas less than 10 meters (about 30 feet) above sea level.
Between 1870 and 2000, the sea level increased by 1.7 millimeters per year on average, for a total sea level rise of 221 millimeters (0.7 feet or 8.7 inches). And the rate of sea level rise is accelerating. Since 1993, NASA satellites have shown that sea levels are rising more quickly, about 3 millimeters per year, for a total sea level rise of 48 millimeters (0.16 feet or 1.89 inches) between 1993 and 2009.

Sea levels crept up about 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) during the twentieth century. Sea levels are predicted to go up between 18 and 59 cm (7.1 and 23 inches) over the next century, though the increase could be greater if ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica melt more quickly than predicted. Higher sea levels will erode coastlines and cause more frequent flooding. (Graph ©2007 Robert Rohde.)

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that sea levels will rise between 0.18 and 0.59 meters (0.59 to 1.9 feet) by 2099 as warming sea water expands, and mountain and polar glaciers melt. These sea level change predictions may be underestimates, however, because they do not account for any increases in the rate at which the world’s major ice sheets are melting. As temperatures rise, ice will melt more quickly. Satellite measurements reveal that the Greenland and West Antarctic ice sheets are shedding about 125 billion tons of ice per year—enough to raise sea levels by 0.35 millimeters (0.01 inches) per year. If the melting accelerates, the increase in sea level could be significantly higher.

Impacting Ecosystems

More importantly, perhaps, global warming is already putting pressure on ecosystems, the plants and animals that co-exist in a particular climate zone, both on land and in the ocean. Warmer temperatures have already shifted the growing season in many parts of the globe. The growing season in parts of the Northern Hemisphere became two weeks longer in the second half of the 20th century. Spring is coming earlier in both hemispheres.
This change in the growing season affects the broader ecosystem. Migrating animals have to start seeking food sources earlier. The shift in seasons may already be causing the lifecycles of pollinators, like bees, to be out of synch with flowering plants and trees. This mismatch can limit the ability of both pollinators and plants to survive and reproduce, which would reduce food availability throughout the food chain.

See Buzzing About Climate Change to read more about how the lifecycle of bees is synched with flowering plants.

Warmer temperatures also extend the growing season. This means that plants need more water to keep growing throughout the season or they will dry out, increasing the risk of failed crops and wildfires. Once the growing season ends, shorter, milder winters fail to kill dormant insects, increasing the risk of large, damaging infestations in subsequent seasons.
In some ecosystems, maximum daily temperatures might climb beyond the tolerance of indigenous plant or animal. To survive the extreme temperatures, both marine and land-based plants and animals have started to migrate towards the poles. Those species, and in some cases, entire ecosystems, that cannot quickly migrate or adapt, face extinction. The IPCC estimates that 20-30 percent of plant and animal species will be at risk of extinction if temperatures climb more than 1.5° to 2.5°C.

Impacting People

The changes to weather and ecosystems will also affect people more directly. Hardest hit will be those living in low-lying coastal areas, and residents of poorer countries who do not have the resources to adapt to changes in temperature extremes and water resources. As tropical temperature zones expand, the reach of some infectious diseases, such as malaria, will change. More intense rains and hurricanes and rising sea levels will lead to more severe flooding and potential loss of property and life.

One inevitable consequence of global warming is sea-level rise. In the face of higher sea levels and more intense storms, coastal communities face greater risk of rapid beach erosion from destructive storms like the intense nor’easter of April 2007 that caused this damage. (Photograph ©2007 metimbers2000.)

Hotter summers and more frequent fires will lead to more cases of heat stroke and deaths, and to higher levels of near-surface ozone and smoke, which would cause more ‘code red’ air quality days. Intense droughts can lead to an increase in malnutrition. On a longer time scale, fresh water will become scarcer, especially during the summer, as mountain glaciers disappear, particularly in Asia and parts of North America.
On the flip side, there could be “winners” in a few places. For example, as long as the rise in global average temperature stays below 3 degrees Celsius, some models predict that global food production could increase because of the longer growing season at mid- to high-latitudes, provided adequate water resources are available. The same small change in temperature, however, would reduce food production at lower latitudes, where many countries already face food shortages. On balance, most research suggests that the negative impacts of a changing climate far outweigh the positive impacts. Current civilization—agriculture and population distribution—has developed based on the current climate. The more the climate changes, and the more rapidly it changes, the greater the cost of adaptation.
Ultimately, global warming will impact life on Earth in many ways, but the extent of the change is largely up to us. Scientists have shown that human emissions of greenhouse gases are pushing global temperatures up, and many aspects of climate are responding to the warming in the way that scientists predicted they would. This offers hope. Since people are causing global warming, people can mitigate global warming, if they act in time. Greenhouse gases are long-lived, so the planet will continue to warm and changes will continue to happen far into the future, but the degree to which global warming changes life on Earth depends on our decisions now.
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Global Warming Vs Life

Is the reason for "going green" to preserve life or to destroy it? I have heard and read a lot about whether global warming even exists, let alone its cause. My previous physics classes lead me to various questions.
First of all, if global warming does exist, then two specific laws of physics come to mind; energy can neither be created nor destroyed, and for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. With the advancement of technology I question why CO2 converters cannot be developed and placed into space whereby the ensuing carbon dioxide emissions can be turned back into the elements (carbon and oxygen) that comprise it. One would think that since the energy is not destroyed and an opposite reaction is eminent that modern scientists would be able to devise some way of capturing the CO2 and converting it with very little effort.
Secondly, it seems to me that all living things contribute to CO2 production. We are told that we need to get rid of cows and quit eating beef. Also remarks are being said that we need to control the population by limiting our offspring to two children per couple. Jonathon Porritt, who chairs the Great Britain's Sustainable Development Commission, says curbing population growth through contraception and abortion must be at the heart of policies to fight global warming. He says political leaders and green campaigners should stop dodging the issue of environmental harm caused by an expanding population. Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council disagrees with this position. Instead, Perkins argues that those who favor a reduction in global warming are actually seeking to promote abortion and same-sex marriage. I, for one, do not understand the purpose of preventing or destroying life in order to preserve it. If that is the solution to global warming, then "who" has the authority to determine who should live and who should not live?
Many politicians, including Al Gore, who advocate that preventing global warming is a serious moral issue, use more energy than the average citizen. I question if global warming is an important enough problem for which to kill, then why aren't our political leaders leading by example and fulfilling their moral obligation? For whom are we saving the planet?
Thirdly, all this rhetoric makes me wonder if global warming even exists. And if it does what is its true cause? According to Tim Ball who has a PhD in climatology, various prominent scientists, who are not politically connected, do not believe that humans can cause climate change. Here is some of the comments from Tim Ball:
"Global Warming, as we think we know it, doesn't exist. And I am not the only one trying to make people open up their eyes and see the truth. But few listen, despite the fact that I was one of the first Canadian Ph.Ds. in Climatology and I have an extensive background in climatology, especially the reconstruction of past climates and the impact of climate change on human history and the human condition. Few listen, even though I have a Ph.D, (Doctor of Science) from the University of London, England and was a climatology professor at the University of Winnipeg. For some reason (actually for many), the World is not listening.
Believe it or not, Global Warming is not due to human contribution of Carbon Dioxide (CO2). This in fact is the greatest deception in the history of science. We are wasting time, energy and trillions of dollars while creating unnecessary fear and consternation over an issue with no scientific justification. For example, Environment Canada brags about spending $3.7 billion in the last five years dealing with climate change almost all on propaganda trying to defend an indefensible scientific position while at the same time closing weather stations and failing to meet legislated pollution targets.
No sensible person seeks conflict, especially with governments, but if we don't pursue the truth, we are lost as individuals and as a society. That is why I insist on saying that there is no evidence that we are, or could ever cause global climate change. And, recently, Yuri A. Izrael, Vice President of the United Nations sponsored Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirmed this statement. So how has the world come to believe that something is wrong?
I am not alone in this journey against the prevalent myth. Several well-known names have also raised their voices. Michael Crichton, the scientist, writer and filmmaker is one of them. In his latest book, "State of Fear" he takes time to explain, often in surprising detail, the flawed science behind Global Warming and other imagined environmental crises.
Another cry in the wildenerness is Richard Lindzen's. He is an atmospheric physicist and a professor of meteorology at MIT, renowned for his research in dynamic meteorology - especially atmospheric waves. He is also a member of the National Academy of Sciences and has held positions at the University of Chicago, Harvard University and MIT. Linzen frequently speaks out against the notion that significant Global Warming is caused by humans. Yet nobody seems to listen.
I think it may be because most people don't understand the scientific method which Thomas Kuhn so skilfully and briefly set out in his book "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions." A scientist makes certain assumptions and then produces a theory which is only as valid as the assumptions. The theory of Global Warming assumes that CO2 is an atmospheric greenhouse gas and as it increases temperatures rise. It was then theorized that since humans were producing more CO2 than before, the temperature would inevitably rise. The theory was accepted before testing had started, and effectively became a law.
As Lindzen said many years ago: 'the consensus was reached before the research had even begun.' Now, any scientist who dares to question the prevailing wisdom is marginalized and called a sceptic, when in fact they are simply being good scientists. This has reached frightening levels with these scientists now being called climate change denier with all the holocaust connotations of that word. The normal scientific method is effectively being thwarted.
Meanwhile, politicians are being listened to, even though most of them have no knowledge or understanding of science, especially the science of climate and climate change. Hence, they are in no position to question a policy on climate change when it threatens the entire planet. Moreover, using fear and creating hysteria makes it very difficult to make calm rational decisions about issues needing attention." ( http://www.canadafreepress.com/2007/global-warming020507.htm )
Lord Christopher Monckton, writer and former policy adviser to Margaret Thatcher, has scientifically demonstrated that global warming and its impending causes are a hoax. Lord Monckton has warned the peoples of Europe and the United States that the forthcoming Copenhagen Summit in December of 2009 will use 'global warming' hype as a pretext to lay the foundation for a one-world unelected 'communist-style' government with enormous powers. Here are some of the comments made by Lord Monckton:
"At Copenhagen, this December, weeks away, a treaty will be signed - your president will sign it. Most of the third-world countries will sign it because they think they're going to get money out of it. Most of the left-wing regimes around the world, like the European Union, will rubber-stamp it. Virtually nobody won't sign it.
I have read that treaty and what it says is this: That a world government is going to be created. The word "government" actually appears as the first of three purposes of the new entity.
The second purpose is the transfer of wealth from the countries of the West to third-world countries in satisfaction of what is called, coyly, a "climate debt", because we've been burning CO2 and they haven't and we've been screwing up the climate. We haven't been screwing up the climate, but that's the line.
And the third purpose of this new entity, this government, is enforcement', Lord Monckton added." ( http://archbishop-cranmer.blogspot.com/2009/11/lord-monckton-global-warming-is-pretext.html )
I believe that the people have a right to know all the facts and decide for themselves the best way to approach impending problems. Who has the authority to speak on the people's behalf without the people's permission and the whole truth being revealed? Are our political leaders morally obligated to control and kill life in order to protect us? And do they know that they are to protect us in the true sense of the word?
I remember reading about Barrack Obama's voting record on the issue of abortion and was startled to find out that he supported what I call an after-birth abortion. This occurs when a baby is born alive during an abortion procedure, and the baby is still killed even though there is a viable chance that the baby could make it. I also heard him say that he supports abortion because if his daughters were to make a mistake, he would not want them to be burdened with a baby.
Once again, I ask who has the authority to decide who should live and who should die? If global warming is truly an issue that requires a moral obligation to control population growth through destroying life, then why don't the political leaders perform their moral duty and abort themselves? After all, they were elected and sworn in under an oath to represent and protect the people. Is it acceptable for "we the people" to determine who lives and who dies? I think not. In the same way, I don't think it is acceptable for the people's "employees" to make that decision either.
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Global Warming is Not Real

What makes you think the global warming is real? Because you saw a movie that Al Gore who is a politician decided to promote and a hefty sum of profit to himself (assuming he was paid)? Is that your line of reasoning? Let's face it political parties and politicians always want you to fear something as a motivator to get you to vote for something or do something or believe something in order to promote their agenda. Why would this be any different?
For those who are truly concerned about the environment because we all have to live with in the ecological system and also we must breathe the air and drink the water it makes sense to do as little polluting as possible. It would be nice if everyone looked in the mirror and lived a carbon free life.
But if we are to lead the mindless masses into a giant fear that global warming will end life on Earth in an incredible apocalypse then obviously we have been pushing the wrong buttons for far too long. It is time to stop leading by fear and to lead by thinking and use the brains that we have and our minds to solve the problems of the species.
Global warming is not real just like Y2K was not real. Mankind is not going to blow them selves up with a massive nuclear war nor is Bird flu going to wipe out the human species. All these things had been perpetuated and now it looks like Chicken Little is on steroids, but do we have to clone our poultry and use the same tactics over and over again to control the people?
Global warming is not real and it should be obvious to anyone looking at the total picture. I certainly hope this article is of interest and that is has propelled thought. The goal is simple; to help you in your quest to be the best in 2007. I thank you for reading my many articles on diverse subjects, which interest you.
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Save global warming

Global Warming: - As we all know that global warming is a reason for great concern nowadays. The earth is getting hotter & hotter day by day & as a result the climate is becoming highly unpredictable leading to floods, droughts & diseases. Poisonous Greenhouse gases like nitrogen, carbon-dioxide, methane are spreading alarmingly through various forms of pollution, which if unchecked will definitely cause devastating damage to earth leading to a total destruction of our beloved planet.
So now let us talk about the causes of Global Warming
1.The very important one is the increase in the usage fossil fuels. It means that all human-beings, animals & plants inhale oxygen & exhale carbon-dioxide. So many many years ago when these living creatures died they were buried under the ground & these creatures after decaying became fossils. Now charcoal,oil and natural gas was formed from these fossils & when we burn these fossil fuels we naturally burn Carbon-dioxide & thus these burning of fossil fuels throw out 70% of energy.
2.Then comes the Greenhouse gases such as methane, nitrogen, ozone & halocarbons. As you all know human-beings, animals & plants inhale oxygen & exhale out carbon-dioxide. But nowadays these living creatures also inhale some poisonous gases like nitrous oxide carbon dioxide, ozone along with oxygen due to increasing pollution. So when they exhale out these poisonous gases these poisonous gases mix-up with the air & thus cause global warming.
3.   Then comes the very big cause of increasing global warming & that is the life is cities. People who live in cities lead a very comfortable life but make use of all comforts that requires a very high cost of environment. They make use of bright tubelights, air-conditioners at homes & offices which naturally give Greenhouse gases due to the heat caused by these electrical appliances thus leading into Global warming.
4. Pollution caused due to vehicles such as cars, buses, trucks, tempos, rickshaws, smoke from factories also increase global warming.                                                   
5. Melting of ice is another important factor of global warming because as ice melts it gives rise to sea levels which could destroy houses.
6. There has a tremendous rise in sea levels by 8 inches i.e. 200mm. So due to that oceans become warm & glaciers melt & because of all this sea levels will be rising very faster & thus destroy towns, cities, villages and islands by causing floods.
7.Again nowadays there are tremendous weather changes which is a major cause of global warming.
8.As the climatic conditions are changing day by day infectious diseases are also spreading everywhere. Usually when floods occur they bring along with them diseases such as typhoid,cholera,malaria. So all these are the root causes of increasing global warming. So now it is our duty to save our mother earth from all these deadly causes & free her from rising global warming.