Global Warming

First of all I'm sorry that it has taken sooo long for me to get back to the conversation. I've been extremely busy and after typing on the computer all day, it's all I can do to make it to bed. So now that I have more energy I have a lot to catch up on.

Utah, oh the place that is the bane of my existence these days. You ask why I am here. I think it is to reaffirm the fact that God hates the Mormons. OK maybe not, but it is because I'm doing some environmental testing for one of the air force bases out here. My job takes me to these places and then abandons me to the fate of well being 1500 miles from everything and everyone I know and says have fun. But yeah I'm here working, have been for five weeks and will continue until the first week in August or so.

My thoughts on global warming...well they're extensive and yet I will narrow them down to a few paragraphs. I don't think it's a crock, but at the same time I don't think it's as pressing as everyone makes it out to be. As a scientist I must acknowledge that the earth is a living entity in and of itself that has a balance that has to be maintained. In that same vein humans are the largest perpetrator of the changes that occur on the planet.
That being said you must also look at the fact that the earth is several billion years old and we humans are only several thousand years old. The cycles that the earth goes through last longer than humans have been around. The geology studies that are out there right now are showing that we are just now coming out of the last ice age. That implies that there will be an increase in global temperatures. This does not mean we should repeal the legislation meant to cut back on emissions or not worry about if what we do will affect the earth. Instead we should take a more pro-active stance on caring for the place we live because it is a limited resource and it is something that we have to be aware of. But overall I definitely think that there is a portion of this heating trend that is caused by the earth's natural cycle. We should not be panicking, instead we should be aware and be conscience of our decisions and their impact on the earth.
I have not read the Rolling Stone article yet although I have to stay the picture of Sting on the front is very nice sitting here on my floor. :) Yes that was meant to be stupid.
That is the overview of my thoughts on global warming. You must now return the favor.

I am currently working on my top ten and will post those as soon as I have it done, but I need some time to think about it. It is a weighty question afterall so until next post Ta!