tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23460707.post4259910488852327738..comments2023-06-13T04:19:36.351-07:00Comments on Thinking Out Loud: Global Warming or Climate Change? And What To Do About ItGail Jonashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01112450907788303779noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23460707.post-8303840710258186302007-02-21T10:59:00.000-08:002007-02-21T10:59:00.000-08:00The term "Climate Change" is preferred by eco-holo...The term "Climate Change" is preferred by eco-holocaust deniers because people have less of a tendency to infer that it is human in cause. Either term is correct, but "Global Warming" is more specific and accurate. It refers to an increase in <B>average</B> worldwide temperature. A couple of months ago, the fact that last year was the hottest recorded in North America was publicized. This is anecdotal as it does not represent worldwide conditions, and could be a cherry-picked number. Now more data is coming in and it may turn out to be the hottest year worldwide. This is more significant, but could be a one-off. Coupled with many record years, a general trend verified by statistical analysis, and more reliable scientific modeling, the phenomenon becomes harder to deny. But it's always good to scrutinize your statistics.<BR/><BR/>Healdsburg is a good locale for the lifestyle you mentioned, being compact, walkable, and near agricultural resources. Oh, that we should all be so lucky! Transforming other communities to be as functional will be more challenging. However, the short-term benefits gained by burning fuel seem so essential to most people that I do not forsee large numbers giving up their cars voluntarily.<BR/><BR/>D.L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23460707.post-20223775376223362182007-02-21T10:26:00.000-08:002007-02-21T10:26:00.000-08:00I forwarded the Step Up info to our local environm...I forwarded the Step Up info to our local environmental center.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23460707.post-14130281814336582852007-02-21T10:16:00.000-08:002007-02-21T10:16:00.000-08:00Why not have a giant compact fluorescent bulb give...Why not have a giant compact fluorescent bulb giveaway? Ask for donations or have a fundraiser to supply more bulbs. <BR/><BR/>Many people simply don't know about them or believe that they cause illness or are difficult to use in a lamp or don't realize how cheap they've become.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls" REL="nofollow">"If every American home replaced just one light bulb with an ENERGY STAR, we would save enough energy to light more than 2.5 million homes for a year and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of nearly 800,000 cars."</A><BR/><BR/>What if we replaced all of them. I did it and saved 50% on my electric bill.<BR/><BR/>I just learned that the Australian government is planning to require a <A HREF="http://www.smh.com.au/news/environment/light-bulbs-ban-to-slash-emissions/2007/02/19/1171733685061.html" REL="nofollow">phase-out of incandescent bulbs</A>.Weedgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322038593316976561noreply@blogger.com