http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/17/opinion/17friedman.html
Friedman argues that the best course in the Global Warming scene right now would be to clear the doubt of it's existence and relevance... and perhaps refer to it as "Global Weirding" instead of "Global Warming" to make it clear that snow in Washington does not mean that Global Warming does not exist. He proposes that a group of experts get together to make a comprehensible guide to Global Warming and the false theories that accompany it. Friedman points out that China is already looking towards the future of clean energy, and says that even if Global Warming doesn't turn out to be as bad as some think, clean energy will still be the power source of the future and is a good investment.
I agree that among the best ways to convince people to get up and do something about Global Warming is to clear up all of the misunderstandings and misleading information with a trust-worthy comprehensible summary. The largest barrier to getting the movement for a cleaner and better environment is understanding. As long as people are unsure of what to believe, they are more likely to just stay where they are, in their comfort zones of oil and energy inefficiency.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Global Warming: Social, Political Impact
http://uwire.com/2012/02/15/column-global-warming-and-future-conflict/
Dewey and Lyonsjustus argue that global warming is not only an imminent threat but one that can cause social unrest, and thus the issue should be seriously discussed in the political realm, especially since the US is in a powerful position to make major changes to anticipate the coming threat. They also argue that not much can be done to stop/slow the coming of Global Warming but that we should simply prepare for it's effects and those social implications.
While Dewey and Lyonsjustus are correct in claiming that the existing CO2 in the atmosphere cannot be 'sucked out,' I do believe that preventive measures can be taken. A change in lifestyle of the entire first world community would make a dent in future outputs of CO2. We should not simply resign ourselves to oncoming chaos and destruction, though we should prepare for all probable possibilities.
Dewey and Lyonsjustus argue that global warming is not only an imminent threat but one that can cause social unrest, and thus the issue should be seriously discussed in the political realm, especially since the US is in a powerful position to make major changes to anticipate the coming threat. They also argue that not much can be done to stop/slow the coming of Global Warming but that we should simply prepare for it's effects and those social implications.
While Dewey and Lyonsjustus are correct in claiming that the existing CO2 in the atmosphere cannot be 'sucked out,' I do believe that preventive measures can be taken. A change in lifestyle of the entire first world community would make a dent in future outputs of CO2. We should not simply resign ourselves to oncoming chaos and destruction, though we should prepare for all probable possibilities.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Global Warming: The Greater Good
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/forbidden-table-talk/2012/jan/28/global-warming-verses-affordable-inhalers-truth-ev/
Bob Siegal discuses agreements to ban substances that threaten the ozone layer that have caused the banning of over the counter inhalers. He points out the irony of this, the possible sacrifice of several lives for the good of the planet and it's inhabitants. There is also irony in that many of those in agreement with this latest action against global warming also support affordable health care programs. The inhalers left to asthma patients are more expensive than those banned. Siegal draws attention to the general hypocrisy of anti global warming movements.
While Siegal brings to the table many valid points, his argument is flawed. The government weighs its decisions every day and is not a perfect system. Putting a nation and a world before a few people with asthma actually is necessary if the threat to the world is measured to be up on the scale. Siegal is correct, however, in the fact that it is hypocritical to pass over things such as private jets for a few inhalers.
Bob Siegal discuses agreements to ban substances that threaten the ozone layer that have caused the banning of over the counter inhalers. He points out the irony of this, the possible sacrifice of several lives for the good of the planet and it's inhabitants. There is also irony in that many of those in agreement with this latest action against global warming also support affordable health care programs. The inhalers left to asthma patients are more expensive than those banned. Siegal draws attention to the general hypocrisy of anti global warming movements.
While Siegal brings to the table many valid points, his argument is flawed. The government weighs its decisions every day and is not a perfect system. Putting a nation and a world before a few people with asthma actually is necessary if the threat to the world is measured to be up on the scale. Siegal is correct, however, in the fact that it is hypocritical to pass over things such as private jets for a few inhalers.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Global Warming: Who to Blame?
http://www.lfpress.com/comment/columnists/lorrie_goldstein/2011/11/30/19041586.html
On the global scale, we are now past whether or not global warming is a reality and a threat. We move on to a game plan, which naturally requires a scape goat.
Lorrie Goldstein argues that, at the "United Nations’ annual gabfests on global warming," Canada is unfairly picked on to reduce emissions while the two big carbon emission sources, the US and China are mostly ignored due to their key roles in any post-Kyoto agreements as leaders of the developed and developing worlds. Goldstein points out the flaws in argument, and claims these actions demonstrate cowardice.
The contemporary global warming debate has now shifted to revolve around the responsibilities of developed and developing countries.
On the global scale, we are now past whether or not global warming is a reality and a threat. We move on to a game plan, which naturally requires a scape goat.
Lorrie Goldstein argues that, at the "United Nations’ annual gabfests on global warming," Canada is unfairly picked on to reduce emissions while the two big carbon emission sources, the US and China are mostly ignored due to their key roles in any post-Kyoto agreements as leaders of the developed and developing worlds. Goldstein points out the flaws in argument, and claims these actions demonstrate cowardice.
The contemporary global warming debate has now shifted to revolve around the responsibilities of developed and developing countries.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
A Study of John Kass
When addressing national topics, Kass tends to adopt the tone of, "What has the world come to," noting how the life of a single baby deer tips the political scale and how the 'needs' of shoplifters have moved away from simple subsistence to luxury items such as fillet mignon. However, Kass is sensitive to the topics that individuals are concerned about, as demonstrated in his 12/9/11 post, when he sincerely answers fan mail and addresses a youtube video with good humor. Thus Kasso uses his point of view to widen his reader's eyes, but does it in a way as to make people think, not criticizing them for thinking differently than him. He views society as a work in progress, and knows that it hasn't failed yet because it isn't finished yet.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
A Christmas Miracle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-met-kass-1216-20111216,0,4742650.column?page=1
John Kass describes how the small issue of an orphaned deer's life turns over the political scene at the outcries of Chicago Tribune readers. He congratulates readers on having saved the deer's life for Christmas, and perhaps hints that this power of the people can be applied to other movements as well. He points out how such simple stories have the power to touch people's hearts and connect them over great distances and differences. He points out how even those who hunt or believe in hunting support the right of Charlotte the deer to live. In describing how politicians, especially those hoping for support in the next election, scrambled to paste their names on the saving of Charlotte in contrast to his own statement that Tribune readers saved Charlotte, he also points out the fickleness of politics.
John Kass describes how the small issue of an orphaned deer's life turns over the political scene at the outcries of Chicago Tribune readers. He congratulates readers on having saved the deer's life for Christmas, and perhaps hints that this power of the people can be applied to other movements as well. He points out how such simple stories have the power to touch people's hearts and connect them over great distances and differences. He points out how even those who hunt or believe in hunting support the right of Charlotte the deer to live. In describing how politicians, especially those hoping for support in the next election, scrambled to paste their names on the saving of Charlotte in contrast to his own statement that Tribune readers saved Charlotte, he also points out the fickleness of politics.
Politics, Sports, and Legends, Oh My!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-met-kass-1209-20111210,0,5594614.column
John Kass addresses several points in this column, answering fan mail. By combining the serious with the lighthearted, he touches on important subjects while keeping his tone casual. To a question of how Daley and Madigan are avoiding all of the political mess going on, Kass answers, that's easy. magic. He means that it is not easy - it is a mess of complicated factors, but he also insinuates that they are not completely out of the political mud. Thus without actually saying anything, he gives the reader much to think about. Kass also addresses Mark Buehrle's leaving the White Sox, giving faith to readers that there is still a positive light - an old message, the glass is half full, which, though separated from all of the other responses, applies to the political intrigues. Kass ends on a decidedly lighthearted image, him, or the legend of Kasso, riding mule down Michagan Avenue, with Daley, Madigan, Jackson, Emanuel, and Thompson following. Perhaps sending a message to readers, there has to be room for humor and fun, no matter what's going on.
John Kass addresses several points in this column, answering fan mail. By combining the serious with the lighthearted, he touches on important subjects while keeping his tone casual. To a question of how Daley and Madigan are avoiding all of the political mess going on, Kass answers, that's easy. magic. He means that it is not easy - it is a mess of complicated factors, but he also insinuates that they are not completely out of the political mud. Thus without actually saying anything, he gives the reader much to think about. Kass also addresses Mark Buehrle's leaving the White Sox, giving faith to readers that there is still a positive light - an old message, the glass is half full, which, though separated from all of the other responses, applies to the political intrigues. Kass ends on a decidedly lighthearted image, him, or the legend of Kasso, riding mule down Michagan Avenue, with Daley, Madigan, Jackson, Emanuel, and Thompson following. Perhaps sending a message to readers, there has to be room for humor and fun, no matter what's going on.
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