[downeaster]

Originally Posted by redwitch

I don't care if you call it global warming, global cooling or climate change, there is definitely something happening. Would it happen without man and his inventions? Probably. Climate change is cyclical, just much longer cycles than what man usually thinks about. Did man and his inventions hasten this cycle? Again, probably. Not the only cause, of course, but definitely a factor.

I'm not a tree hugger but I am saddened when I see a beautiful tree removed for no reason other than "progress." There is no question our rain forests are being decimated for the wood, for the land and that is a BIG deal and does and will make a huge difference to the future of this planet.

I'm with LandL, though. No matter what we believe, it is good to preserve our earth as much as possible. Recycling is a good thing. Giving away rather than throwing away is a good thing. Walking to the store down the block rather than driving is a good thing. Solar panels on your home is good. Line drying is good (not legal in TV, but still good). And so on and so forth. If everyone tries to do at least a little, it helps our beautiful planet and that is truly a good thing.

So, my vote is that we all try to do what we can. Be considerate not only of our human neighbors but our plant and animal neighbors as well. Try to consume a little less, etc. and so on and so forth.

You did it again, Redwitch. I would have liked to respond to this thread but I lack the talent to say what I really want to say. You did it for me, again. Thanks.