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How much scientific weight should be placed on models on global warming?
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∙ 12y ago
Models are not as important as observation. Theories must fit the facts. And global climate (with or without global warming) is very complex to model. But if we observe an increase in average global temperatures, then the globe is indeed getting warmer.
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∙ 12y ago
Models of global warming should be given significant scientific weight as they are based on extensive research, incorporate a wide range of data, and have been continually refined over the years. These models help us understand the complex interactions of various factors contributing to climate change and make predictions about the future. While no model is perfect and uncertainties exist, the consensus among scientists is that global warming is real and largely driven by human activities.
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Will global warming continue even if we try to stop it?
Yes, to some extent, global warming will continue no matter what we try to do to stop it. Once the process has started, it becomes very hard to stop. Added to this, we will inevitably keep adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere if we wish to maintain our high standard of living - and no one suggests we should not. However, by acting now we can begin to slow global warming down and hopefully stop it before it becomes too late. Scientists have given us a two degree Celsius buffer before irreversible damage occurs. A few years ago, economists thought that we could halt global warming before we reached that point, but now feel that it is already too late and that we run the risk of passing that threshold. Nevertheless we should try, and do it now. It has been said that if we take no substantive action before the year 2020, then the entire world may need to be placed on a war footing to meet the common challenge. Acting now is the alternative.
Why do people disagree with global warming?
Science looks for ultimate causes and attempts to answer the question of "why" phenomenon observed occur through observation and experimentation. Much like experts can't agree on the causes of gravity, there are many theories on WHY or HOW it is happening, but they all agree that it IS happening. There is never really 100% consensus in science because until a theory has been disproven it is a possibility to being the truth. Science is all about relative truths, and all "laws" are really just theories and can be replaced if new evidence is gained in support of an alternative hypothesis or explanation. ___________________________________________________________________ Actually, the large majority, globally, of scientists do agree on the causes of Global Warming, particularly on man-made global warming and on what to do to reduce it. The problem is that the media when discussing the issue and to avoid being labeled as biased often allows two experts to comment on it, one for each side. This creates the false impression that the scientific community as a whole is equally divided on the issue, which it is not. Add to that the fact that many so-called skeptical scientists and organizations are either directly or indirectly funded by those corporations which stand to loose should carbon dioxide reducing policies be adopted. The 'scientists' and organizations are often the loudest yet do little more then repeat global warming myths over and over again. Their objective is clear: not to debunk global warming as a whole but to spread misinformation so the general public wrongly believes the science is not settled. ______________________________________________________________ You will find that there is a great deal of grant money available in making sure that man induced global warming is a possible situation. This coupled with the fact that some political groups are attempting to make this "situation" be the cause to reduce lifestyles and transfer trillions of wealth to poor countries, make the issue one that many do not wish to go away currently. Facts are altered (climategate), ignored (pusedo science blogs) and lied about. When people like climate audit catch these lies, the main stream media all but ignore the reality. The lies are quickly swept under the rug and the alarmist crowd moves on. There are many good reasons to keep this "crisis" from being found false. The transfer of wealth, limiting of freedoms and the large grant money many "scientists" enjoy )with almost zero work or effort) make this a great scheme for lining pockets and changing lifestyles. If you view the data, it is hard to reach the conclusion that global warming is a man induced issue. That does not mean it is not happening, it does mean we can not actually say it is or is not. The greed of many though, will prevent us from ever saying 100% that it is not so.
Where should a heater in a water tank be placed to efficiently warm the water?
It will be most efficient if placed at or near the bottom so that convection will move the heated water upwards, warming the water above it as it rises and allowing the colder water to sink downwards towards the coils. If the heating element were placed higher up, the water below would have to warm almost exclusively by conduction which would take much longer.
In the first scientific classification of organisms all living things were placed into one of two kingdoms. What were these first two kingdoms?
The original first two kingdoms were animals and plants.
What caused the Medieval Warm Period?
The cause of the Medieval Warm Period is still uncertain, because not enough is yet known about it. In particular, it was formerly believed to have been a global warming period, but scientists now believe it was only a North Atlantic phenomenon. Although known as a "Warm Period", temperatures were not excessively higher than those that prevailed beforehand and were probably between 0.1°C and 0.2°C below the 1961 to 1990 mean as well as significantly below the level shown by instrumental data after 1980. When the extent and effect of the Medieval Warm Period are more fully known, scientists will be better placed to ascertain exactly what its cause was. _________________________________________________________________ "Michael Mann, the father of the now famous hockey stick graph and the concept of global warming in general, says that based on the analyses and modelling that he has done, increased solar output and a reduction in volcanoes spouting cooling ash into the atmosphere could have not only kicked off the medieval warming, but might also have maintained it directly." While it is impossible to make a few tenths of s degree predictions as to the temperature of 1000 years ago, it is possible to determine that the temperatures of this period, globally, were similar to the temperatures of today.
What has Obama done for Global Warming?
signed a bill authorizing mass production of ice cubes to be placed in the ocean wich will cool down all the see animal habitats and make them happier.
Which Tundra Animals are close to extinct?
"Endangered is the category in animal species is placed in before extinction. There are several different animals in the category in the Tundra. Caribou, Arctic Fox, Polar bears, and even Musk Ox's are all considered close to extinction if we don't watch closely."
Was forced to recant his scientific work which was placed on the Index?
Galileo
Will global warming continue even if we try to stop it?
Yes, to some extent, global warming will continue no matter what we try to do to stop it. Once the process has started, it becomes very hard to stop. Added to this, we will inevitably keep adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere if we wish to maintain our high standard of living - and no one suggests we should not. However, by acting now we can begin to slow global warming down and hopefully stop it before it becomes too late. Scientists have given us a two degree Celsius buffer before irreversible damage occurs. A few years ago, economists thought that we could halt global warming before we reached that point, but now feel that it is already too late and that we run the risk of passing that threshold. Nevertheless we should try, and do it now. It has been said that if we take no substantive action before the year 2020, then the entire world may need to be placed on a war footing to meet the common challenge. Acting now is the alternative.
Who is work was forced to recant his scientific work which was placed on the Index?
galileo
Is global warming caused by the heating of Earth by the trapping of incident sunlight by greenhouse gases?
Yes it is, the green house gas emissions - and not just CO2 .!. - placed by Humanity into Our Atmosphere in the last Century clearly have had and are having an Effect: to what extent, compared to other current Natural Sources, is of little or no consequence after the Glaciers are No More.
What is the scientific term for the appearance of elodea cells placed in a hypotonic solution?
plasmolysis
Whats been done about global warming?
Very little has been done, unfortunately. Some emphasis has been placed on developing alternatives, but most countries continue accelerating development of fossil fuel resources without regard to carbon sequestration. The US rendered the Kyoto Protocol ineffective, and subsequent efforts to address the problem have also met with very little success. It looks like we may have to accustom ourselves to dealing with a rapidly warming world.
Why do people disagree with global warming?
Science looks for ultimate causes and attempts to answer the question of "why" phenomenon observed occur through observation and experimentation. Much like experts can't agree on the causes of gravity, there are many theories on WHY or HOW it is happening, but they all agree that it IS happening. There is never really 100% consensus in science because until a theory has been disproven it is a possibility to being the truth. Science is all about relative truths, and all "laws" are really just theories and can be replaced if new evidence is gained in support of an alternative hypothesis or explanation. ___________________________________________________________________ Actually, the large majority, globally, of scientists do agree on the causes of Global Warming, particularly on man-made global warming and on what to do to reduce it. The problem is that the media when discussing the issue and to avoid being labeled as biased often allows two experts to comment on it, one for each side. This creates the false impression that the scientific community as a whole is equally divided on the issue, which it is not. Add to that the fact that many so-called skeptical scientists and organizations are either directly or indirectly funded by those corporations which stand to loose should carbon dioxide reducing policies be adopted. The 'scientists' and organizations are often the loudest yet do little more then repeat global warming myths over and over again. Their objective is clear: not to debunk global warming as a whole but to spread misinformation so the general public wrongly believes the science is not settled. ______________________________________________________________ You will find that there is a great deal of grant money available in making sure that man induced global warming is a possible situation. This coupled with the fact that some political groups are attempting to make this "situation" be the cause to reduce lifestyles and transfer trillions of wealth to poor countries, make the issue one that many do not wish to go away currently. Facts are altered (climategate), ignored (pusedo science blogs) and lied about. When people like climate audit catch these lies, the main stream media all but ignore the reality. The lies are quickly swept under the rug and the alarmist crowd moves on. There are many good reasons to keep this "crisis" from being found false. The transfer of wealth, limiting of freedoms and the large grant money many "scientists" enjoy )with almost zero work or effort) make this a great scheme for lining pockets and changing lifestyles. If you view the data, it is hard to reach the conclusion that global warming is a man induced issue. That does not mean it is not happening, it does mean we can not actually say it is or is not. The greed of many though, will prevent us from ever saying 100% that it is not so.
Minimum requirements for an assembly to be placed in GAC?
Assemblies deployed in the global assembly cache must have a strong name
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Why is a dog a candidae?
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