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Anywhere that theory goes, disagreement is bound to follow. Any set of facts can be interpreted differently, as the theories of global warning prove.

According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, two of the definitions of the word theory include: the analysis of a set of facts in their relation to one another; and a plausible or scientifically acceptable general principle or body of principles offered to explain phenomena.

There are many “facts” about the earths atmospheric changes; many scientists believe we are experiencing the start of a warming cycle that could change the climate so dramatically that humankind would cease to exist.

Other scientists, using the same data, draw vastly different theories: the atmosphere is experiencing a harmless blip in its natural and normal cycle and that humans only minimally affect the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.

There is vast evidence on both sides of the argument, and there seems to be very little middle ground. Al Gores “Inconvenient Truth” and Spencer R. Wherts “The Discovery of Global Warming” came to the forefront in warning us about global warming; Fred Singer, former Chief Scientist with the US Weather Program and Professor Wilfred Beckerman, former member of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution are just a

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Global warming is discussed in two main types of books. Some would have you believe there is no problem at all. Others speak of evidence of global warming, dangerous consequences, and solutions to global warming. Reading a variety of books on global warming gives a balanced perspective.

Probably the most well-known book on global warming is Al Gore’s book An Inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What We Can Do About It. Gore’s book shows reasons why people wan to save he earth from hazards such as global warming. It also implores world leaders to stands up and listens to the warnings of an environment in crisis.

An opposing viewpoint is presented in a book titled Unstoppable Global Warming: Every 1,500 Years. The book, written by Dennis T. Avery and S. Fred Singer, is an argument that global warming is a cyclical event that has happened gradually and systematically throughout history. Scientific data backs up the claims and demonstrates why no one should be concerned about global warming, in the authors’ opinions.

However, there is scientific information that supports the claims of global warming dangers. A

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Most people are sensitive to the fact that their daily living, in some way, contributes to the pollution of the environment.

We take in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide (CO2) and emissions from factories, cars, and mining operations are but a few of the sources of CO2.

The CO2 gases get trapped in the earths atmosphere, causing unhealthy air that simply has no where to go. The effect that each of us has on the environment is called our Carbon Footprint.

Many factors contribute to our individual carbon footprint, including where we live, the size of our home, how old our appliances are, what we drive and how much air travel we do.

While there is no way to eliminate our carbon footprint to slow climate change; there are things we can do to reduce the size of our “shoe”.

In order to reduce our carbon footprint, we must first know what size we are. There are carbon calculators online (www.carboncounter.org) that are simple to use and will quickly show you how much your carbon burden is.

By knowing what our personal impact is, we can then work on reducing it. There are many organizations that continually endeavor to offset and mitigate the damages

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Do you believe in global warming? If you are on the fence and are unsure about your stance, you are not alone. Although global warming is an issue that is widely discussed, it is also an issue that is widely debated. This debate is one that leaves many individuals unsure as to where they should stand.

When it comes to determining if global warming is an issue that you should be concerned about, there are a number of different approaches that you can take. The most successful approach involves doing your own research. Of course, you will want to examine scientific research materials, including articles and graphs, but you may also want to take a look at global warming pictures. For many, global warming pictures are a lot easier to examine, as it can be done without needing any scientific translation.

As nice as it is to hear that global warming pictures can help you understand the problem at hand, you may be wondering exactly where you should look. The good news is that there are a number of different ways that you can go about finding and examining global warming pictures. As few of

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If people knew what kind of future global warming would actually bring, they would likely want to do more to help the environment. The problem is that predicting the future of global warming is a very complex task. Just as the local weatherman does not always get it right, neither can the predictor of global warming.

Some of the difficulties inherent in forecasting future global warming have to do with those same factors that every meteorologist faces. Winds can cool the air or warm it depending on the direction they take. Cloud cover can cool a hot day. Air masses move in to cause storms as cool fronts and warm fronts are generated.

Ocean currents can change the temperature of the land on which they strike. The earth’s atmosphere is constantly in a cycle of evaporation and precipitation. The nature of this cycle will affect global warming. At the same time, all these variables will be affected by global warming in return.

It is hard to predict the future of global warming when little is known about the actions people will take to prevent it, or not. Underdeveloped

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