Global Warming for Conservatives
So, the Artic is melting,
Greenland is melting,
the glaciers are retreating, 
the oceans are rising, becoming more acidic, and coral reefs are dying, 
fire ants and armidillos have migrated north to Tennessee, 
but you still think global warming is a farce,
because you think Al Gore is a jerk! Right?
Global warming is not a political philosophy! It's not liberal or conservative.
It is based on scientific analysis of data,
and observations of our planet.
It's really pretty straight forward and easy to understand.
Carbon dioxide, CO2, is one of the natural gases
in the atmosphere that act as a blanket to retain heat.
It's called the "green house effect". It's good. It keeps us warm.
Historically the normal range of CO2 in the atmosphere has been 280ppm to 300ppm.
It has been within that range for at least 400,000 years.
We know that because scientists have checked the ice core records,
and they can track CO2 levels and temperatures at any given time.
Since the industrial revolution in the late 1800s, we started burning fossils fuels.
As we burned these fuels, CO2 entered the atmosphere
and the world temperature has risen.
We are pumping 21.3 billion tons of CO2 into the atmosphere every year.
Atmospheric CO2 is now at 387 ppm and increasing by 1.9 ppm per year.
That's 38% higher than normal and rising.
This has set off a chain of events that is having negative effects on
our planet
which is home to Democrats, Republicans and even Libertarians:
Seven of the eight warmest years on record have occurred since 2001
Ten of warmest years have all occurred since 1995.
Yes, the Artic poles, Greenland, and the glaciers are all melting at an alarming rate.
Yes, the oceans are rising, and warming, the chemistry is changing and we are losing species.
Weather patterns are changing. Hotter in some places, colder in others.
We are seeing severe, extended drought in parts of the world
and flooding in other areas.
A lot of smart people are saying things will get much
worse if we don't make some changes.
So now you think global warming is a farce because you think I'm a jerk. Right?
Well, Al and I didn't make this stuff up.
There are volumes of solid data to support it, backed by solid science,
and many reputable scientific organizations.
If you don't believe us, ask them. Check out the links below for reliable information.
Al and I may still be asses, but you'll be more aware.
Joint National Academies' Statement
National Academies of Science "What's New" Page
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Evironmental Proctection Agency
University of Arizona on Natural Temperature Trends
Isaac Asimov Video January 14, 1989
70 of the Worlds National Academies of Science
say we're killing the oceans with CO2
National Geographic
NASA
The Union of Concerned Scientists
James Hansen, Head of Nasa's Goddard Institute for Space Studies
The Carbon Clock on ZFacts
Don't let politcal dogmas distract you from scientific realities!
Look to scientific sources for scientific knowledge.
What can you do to make a difference?
Be Conservative!
Everything you do to lower carbon emissions is good for your health, and your wallet!
Walk, bike or carpool when possible. Garden or buy fresh, local produce.
Adjust your thermostat by just a few degrees to use less energy.
Run your dishwasher only with full loads. Wash clothes in warm or cold water, not hot.
Make sure your home, your appliances and your vehicles are energy efficient.
Replace old lightbulbs with fluorescent. Turn lights and appliances off when you leave a room.
Use and support renewable energy.
Support organizations who support conservation.
Dont waste! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Saving is Conservative!
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Al Gore "Our Choice" on The Daily Show, November 4, 2009
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