GLOBAL WARMING NEWS

GLOBAL WARMING NEWS

Global warming is caused by the build up of gases in the atmosphere such as carbon dioxide and methane, which form a sort of blanket over the Earth, trapping in heat that would normally escape the atmosphere. The leading greenhouse gas... [more]

Global warming is caused by the build up of gases in the atmosphere such as carbon dioxide and methane, which form a sort of blanket over the Earth, trapping in heat that would normally escape the atmosphere. The leading greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide, a pollutant emitted from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural has. While it is true that there has always been some natural climate variability, the changes that are currently underway are unlike anything that has been seen before. Record levels of carbon dioxide are having a far reaching change over our weather, sea levels, and climate.

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No, the insurance companies are just using fear of global warming to increase their profits 82%
Yes, global warming will likely increase the risk of storms and flooding 18%
Is it fair for insurance companies to raise their rates because of global warming?
17 votes so far
Leader:
No, the insurance companies are just using fear of global warming to increase their profits
When do you think North Pole ice will melt away?
24 votes so far
Leader:
North pole ice won't melt, global warming is a farce
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limestone to reduce CO2 levels: yes or no?
Submitted to Global Warming
4 votes so far
Leader:
yes
Great documentary, Gore deserves credit for advancing public debate about global warming 50%
Lies and propaganda, Gore is just trying to scare people for political gains 40%
What did you think of Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth"?
10 votes so far
Leader:
Great documentary, Gore deserves credit for advancing public debate about global warming
Cute. I'd take care of him. 61%
Disgusting. Get it away. 39%
Monkey Pig: Cute or Disgusting?
Submitted to Monkey Pig
33 votes so far
Leader:
Cute. I'd take care of him.
Yes, it's very educational and advances people's appreciation for the human body 52%
No, these are real humans and their remains should be buried 48%
Is it respectful to preserve human bodies and put them on display in a museum?
Submitted to BODY WORLDS
196 votes so far
Leader:
Yes, it's very educational and advances people's appreciation for the human body
Cyclops Kitty 84%
One-eyed Monkey Pig 16%
Which Holoprosencephalic (Cyclops) Pet Would You Prefer?
Submitted to Cyclops Kitten
282 votes so far
Leader:
Cyclops Kitty
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