Quote:On the surface, I would agree. Weather is not climate. Now if you stack up the weather points over time and we see a trend towards a rising of the average temperature over say, a year when compared to previous years
, that would be cause for concern...
The problem with that might be anomalies such as El Nino and La Nina which happen on regular intervals of 2-7 years...Using data during the El Nino/La Nina cycles, could provide a false postive
Quote:Reminds me of Ben and Jerrys releasing a new flavor to raise awareness for climate change yet they are a huge contributor to CO2 emissions
"Straight cash homey" $$$
Quote:On the surface, I would agree. Weather is not climate. Now if you stack up the weather points over time and we see a trend towards a rising of the average temperature over say, a year when compared to previous years, that would be cause for concern...
Yet that's not the case.
It's 93 in Jacksonville today with a heat index over 100. Should we run around in a panic over this? I'm betting it's going to be a trend that lasts at least another few months here too, so clearly the science says this is global warming because it's hot and humid during the summer in Florida. That's never happened before!
We are so arrogant to believe that we have all of this control over the climate of this planet. All it takes is one good volcanic eruption to pretty much erase all the do good stuff being done in the name of saving the planet. The planet isn't dying because of human beings. Climate change happens as a natural order of things. All things are cyclical, and because some feel gooder drives around in their hybrid thinking they're saving the planet, that doesn't make it so.
At the end of the day, the global warming alarmists are all fighting for the almighty dollar. Whether it's researchers who are looking for the next grant, or hypocrites like Al Gore who are only too happy to sell carbon credits to the rich and powerful of the world so they can feel better about their massive carbon footprints, it's all about the money. Can we be better stewards of the planet and its resources? Absolutely. But, to think that we have the capability of destroying this planet is borderline comical. This orb was here before humans inhabited the face of the earth, and it will be here long after we're gone and the next superior being takes over.
I'm not a climate change denier. Climate changes on a minute by minute basis. I simply don't subscribe to the notion that by using compact fluorescent light bulbs and driving an electric car are going to make one bit of a difference.
Quote:Just to chime in for you fellas, we set her records highs in multiple places across the state today I believe.
107 in my hood, yikes!
Whew no thanks im soaked and it's only 96 today feels like 100 in the garage.
Quote:Whew no thanks im soaked and it's only 96 today feels like 100 in the garage.
I had to fix some machinery out in the middle of the field, I must've lost 3lbs haha.
But I'll take our 107 over your 96 any day! Every time I've been back East in the heat it takes a few days to feel like I'm not inhaling misty air.
Quote:I had to fix some machinery out in the middle of the field, I must've lost 3lbs haha.
But I'll take our 107 over your 96 any day! Every time I've been back East in the heat it takes a few days to feel like I'm not inhaling misty air.
I've never been west of Tallahassee so I can't imagine dry heat
Quote:I've never been west of Tallahassee so I can't imagine dry heat
The thought of that simply blows my mind. I personally come from out west (born and raised in Albuquerque, NM) and have been in/visited every state in the country with the exception of Alaska (which I hope to do one day). I've also had the opportunity to visit several other countries around the globe. How far north have you ever traveled?
Quote:The thought of that simply blows my mind. I personally come from out west (born and raised in Albuquerque, NM) and have been in/visited every state in the country with the exception of Alaska (which I hope to do one day). I've also had the opportunity to visit several other countries around the globe. How far north have you ever traveled?
Went as far north as DC once other then that a handful of trips to Georgia Tennessee and South Carolina. Went out of the country to Peru for two weeks but other then that the southeast is all know.
Quote:Went as far north as DC once other then that a handful of trips to Georgia Tennessee and South Carolina. Went out of the country to Peru for two weeks but other then that the southeast is all know.
You need to get out more my friend. Don't worry, the bunker will be fine if you just take short trips.
Quote:You need to get out more my friend. Don't worry, the bunker will be fine if you just take short trips.
Haha it's true. Hopefully with this new job an actually getting paid vacations starting next year we can do some traveling. I want to see Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, the Dakotas and Oregon but that might have to wait until retirement.
I do plan on making a trip to Utah in the next 2-3 years I dunno something about the west just makes me curious. Not the southwest I've had enough heat to last a life time
Quote:Went as far north as DC once other then that a handful of trips to Georgia Tennessee and South Carolina. Went out of the country to Peru for two weeks but other then that the southeast is all know.
I haven't traveled much either. Sad to say that I've never even left the United States. My wife however is very well traveled. I did go to Tennessee once. By accident. Not sure if that counts.
Quote:Haha it's true. Hopefully with this new job an actually getting paid vacations starting next year we can do some traveling. I want to see Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, the Dakotas and Oregon but that might have to wait until retirement.
I do plan on making a trip to Utah in the next 2-3 years I dunno something about the west just makes me curious. Not the southwest I've had enough heat to last a life time
I bet you'd enjoy all this states. I love Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. Glacier is really beautiful.
Quote:I haven't traveled much either. Sad to say that I've never even left the United States. My wife however is very well traveled. I did go to Tennessee once. By accident. Not sure if that counts.
Haha don't worry about it ED. It's so hard to travel with the amount of small children you have - I have one much older child and didn't really take many opportunities to travel until I was in my late 20's.
Quote: Haha don't worry about it ED. It's so hard to travel with the amount of small children you have - I have one much older child and didn't really take many opportunities to travel until I was in my late 20's.
Yeah it's hard to travel when you have kids. Not to mention expensive. We can't really afford to travel. Never got the chance when I was a kid.
Quote:Haha it's true. Hopefully with this new job an actually getting paid vacations starting next year we can do some traveling. I want to see Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, the Dakotas and Oregon but that might have to wait until retirement.
I do plan on making a trip to Utah in the next 2-3 years I dunno something about the west just makes me curious. Not the southwest I've had enough heat to last a life time
Come to Oregon. The beauty and beer is astounding.
Welp. It's decided. The Pope says climate change is partially caused by the smart, caring, loving, logical humans. Dang...and here I was led to believe it was those durn cow farts?....edit..gas blasts
Quote:Welp. It's decided. The Pope says climate change is partially caused by the smart, caring, loving, logical humans. Dang...and here I was led to believe it was those durn cow [BAD WORD REMOVED]
Who cares what a guy in a dress sitting on a gold throne says? Maybe when his church sells off all its property to give to the poor then he'll have some moral authority to speak on the matter.
Quote:Who cares what a guy in a dress sitting on a gold throne says? Maybe when his church sells off all its property to give to the poor then he'll have some moral authority to speak on the matter.
Quite a few people actually
Quote:Quite a few people actually
And to add to this, not many understand the power that the man holds.
Quote:Who cares what a guy in a dress sitting on a gold throne says? Maybe when his church sells off all its property to give to the poor then he'll have some moral authority to speak on the matter.
Says a guy who calls himself a god.
So you don't care what a guy who sits on a gold throne says? You must worship what the guy with the golden microphone says...