An increase in global water temperatures of only 2°F could raise the ocean level by two feet; melting ice caps could creating extreme flooding and changing the face of the landscape the world over…Low-lying cities, such as New York and New Orleans, would be the first to be affected. It has been estimated that if sea levels rose no more than 26 feet, senators of the future would travel from the Capitol by boat to visit the White House!
The researchers predicted, the Arctic Sea (poles) will be free of ice in summer within the next decade. After the spring over, the researchers re-measured the thickness of the ice along the 450 mile route across the Beaufort Sea. They found most of the ice is very thin.
Interestingly enough there are many people who feel the best thing for the planet is the extinction of humans. How likely is this to happen?
Scientists used to think that the oceans’ absorption of carbon dioxide was a good thing for the environment as it lessens the effects of global warming. However, it has now been shown that by taking up one-third of the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the pH level of the oceans is changing and becoming more acidic. In the past 200 years, the oceans have absorbed about 175 billion tons of carbon dioxide. This significant change in the chemistry of the ocean threatens corals and other marine organisms that secrete skeletal structures. This means, that by the end of the century, coral reefs could be totally destroyed.
Bill gates has released a patent for a new method of attempting to stop hurricanes. It would basically involve trying to cool the waters in front of the hurricane, in order to weaken it. This should limit the hurricane and potentially save lives. A great idea. Although, one wonders how practical it is to cool the sea down at the correct point. It’s kind of like my idea to dig up the ground around the Faults, and install really big wheels. In theory this would help the plates move more easily with one another, and thus reduce the Earth Quake cost. However, in practical terms, this is a little challenging. Might I also point out my plans to solve global warming using a giant air conditioning system. Or perhaps my plan to save the white Rhino by sticking horns on elephants and hoping that no one notice.
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