[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

So let's turn this around, since so many of you feel that so many of us who want to preserve nature, try to reduce waste, reduce pollution, reduce toxins, are wrong.

Tell us why you want to pollute the air? Tell us what your motivation is, for intentionally wasting, when you could - not waste? Why do you WANT to contribute to climate change? What's in it for you?

Because those are the only questions I can possibly have to ask, someone who is so dead set against preservation and ecological health.

Whoa, wait a minute. No one said they want to"pollute the air". As I personally stated, I am all for being a good steward of our environment, ie: don't foul your nest. So, a little discretion in your choice of verbage please.

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by leftyf

Why does Florida allow the burning of 400,000 acres of sugar cane every year?

Ummm, because that's how you harvest sugar cane.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Aloha1

Ummm, because that's how you harvest sugar cane.

Ummm...totally incorrect.

It's done because...it's cheaper and easier.

Alternatives to burning (strike match here)

Are there any alternatives?

The alternative to sugarcane burning is the more sustainable, burn free, practice of “green harvesting.”

Green harvesting is practiced by some of the world’s top sugarcane growing nations like Brazil and Australia where trash is effectively utilized to produce profits instead of being burned.

In Florida though, the sugar lobby is very powerful and donates a lot of money to politicians, so that's the real reason it's allowed...and probably won't change.

[Jdmiata]

Believe the scientists , not the politicians.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

Your cardiologist might or might not see a problem. But he will STILL recommend you consume more plant than meat, more protein, fewer carbs, get plenty of exercise, and keep hydrated. Science may or may not know if our contribution to climate change is significant. But science still recommends we do our part to minimize our impact on the planet, *whatever amount* that impact might happen to be.

Where does it say that?

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Jdmiata

Believe the scientists , not the politicians.

Certainly agree with that.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Jdmiata

Believe the scientists , not the politicians.

Agree.

But keep in mind also that scientists are not in total agreement about climate change, contrary to what many would have you believe.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Agree.

But keep in mind also that scientists are not in total agreement about climate change, contrary to what many would have you believe.

There are a few fringe pseudo-scientists who have claimed that climate science is unknown, unresearched, that no one really knows, or that it's just chugging along doing what it does and nothing that any human does in life will have any affect on it. It's true, these people do exist.

EVERYONE ELSE in the climate science field acknowledges that a) climate change happens, b) it happens whether we contribute or not, c) we ARE contributing to it, d) pollution IS a contributing factor, e) drilling and mining ARE contributing factors, and f) the human factor IS statistically significant. They conclude that if we reduce the human factor - even if we don't eliminate it - the severity and speed of climate change will also be reduced.

[danders]

You should read the 2019 Finnish Study that debunks Climate change

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

There are a few fringe pseudo-scientists who have claimed that climate science is unknown, unresearched, that no one really knows, or that it's just chugging along doing what it does and nothing that any human does in life will have any affect on it. It's true, these people do exist...

You speak of pseudo-scientists. I did not.

All reputable scientists do not agree on all aspects of climate change.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

...EVERYONE ELSE in the climate science field acknowledges...

Whatever statement follows loses a lot of credibility by just starting off with those words.

[JimJohnson]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Agree.

But keep in mind also that scientists are not in total agreement about climate change, contrary to what many would have you believe.

You are correct. Only 97% agree while 3% still remain unconvinced. Their names are Larry, Curly and Mo. no offense, but this thread needs a little lift.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by JimJohnson

You are correct. Only 97% agree while 3% still remain unconvinced. Their names are Larry, Curly and Mo. no offense, but this thread needs a little lift.

If you read this thread you would have seen it is not a matter of whether most people believe in Global warming and climate change. If you read this thread you would see that most people do what they can and really what they always have done to conserve energy, reuse, recycle and repurpose and not waste. The solutions that now exist cost more money than they save and do not make a considerable change really.

The trouble with the devout is that they like to say I will do whatever I can to save the planet. Well most people feel the same way, but at this time it isn't going to stop global warming or climate change or really effect a difference that is discernable.

I keep saying.
I keep saying.

The greenies believe just what they want to believe about the views of the world and of conservative and moderate thinkers..They are still arguing about the reality of climate change when others are saying...At this time it cannot be fixed, which sets the greenies off. They want us to march, and to move our arms and legs and to clutch at straws.

If you read any recent polls from good sources (Pew, Gallup) you would see that more than 70% of all Americans are concerned about climate change and global warming.

Global Warming Concern at Three-Decade High in U.S.

[JimJohnson]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

If you read this thread you would have seen it is not a matter of whether most people believe in Global warming and climate change. If you read this thread you would see that most people do what the can and really what they always have done to conserve energy, reuse, recycle and repurpose and not waste. The solutions that now exist cost more money than they save and do not make a considerable change really.

The trouble with the devout is that they like to say I will do whatever I can to save the planet. Well most people feel the same way, but at this time it isn't going to stop global warming or climate change or really effect a difference that is discernable.

I keep saying.
I keep saying.

The greenies believe just what they want to believe about the views of the world and of conservative and moderate thinkers..They are still arguing about the reality of climate change when others are saying...At this time it cannot be fixed, which sets the greenies off. They want us to march, and to move our arms and legs and to clutch at straws.

If you read any recent polls from good sources (Pew, Gallup) you would see that more than 70% of all Americans are concerned about climate change and global warming.

If you would have read my post, you would have known I was giving a little humor to one post that I quoted. My belief is when someone scans posts without reading them completely they tend to misunderstand.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

"The greenies..." wow. Just wow.