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Earth's Temperature: A Brief History of Recent Changes

Changes in Earth's temperature used to be caused by changes in sunlight, which in turn were caused by irregularities in the Earth's orbit around the Sun. Now, however, temperature changes are caused by changes in atmospheric greenhouse gases released by human activity, primarily the burning of fossil fuels.

8 comments    environment global warming nasa
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Global Warming is Fake - How YOU can Tell

Do you believe in Man-Made Global warming? Well, you shouldn't! Why?  You don't need a huge think-tank to see through the propaganda.  Here's how to figure out the truth for yourself: 1. Have you...

79 comments    politics science government
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Alpine Glaciers

Glaciers are a defining element of high Alpine environments. Their beauty has attracted visitors from outside of the Alps early in the 19th century. Although often characterised as eternal the alpine glaciers have been retreating constantly for decades.

8 comments    global warming climate change
A small portion of the toxins we put into our breathing air every day90

Global Warming: Fact or Folly?

There are basically three ideas people have about our climate. One group believes that whatever changes that occur are all a part of a cycle as old as nature itself. They really can't see what all the fuss is...

42 comments    science environment barack obama
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Ways to Stop Global Warming

Global warming is the recent increase in the average air and ocean temperature of the Earth as well as its expected continuation. What is so controversial about it is the actual potential for danger and its causes. Even if the emission levels stabilize, temperatures may continue rising for another thousand years or more. Many countries have been working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to prevent global warming; some have signed and ratified the Kyoto Protocol for this purpose. However, others

88 comments    energy environment earth
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Renewable energy: a guide to 5 common sources of sustainable power

This article looks at 5 important sources of renewable energy, how they work, how they are used, and both commercial and domestic ways of harnessing natural renewable energy. Wind, solar, tide and wave, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy will all be important in our future.

51 comments    global warming solar power
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Sun Spots and Global Warming

Sun Spots are all elements and indicators of the sun's weather activity. Yes, Sol has weather, but it is much greater in strength and impact than Earth's. It can also affect weather on our planet, as well as perhaps other things happening here.

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Solar Power Shingles -Tiles

Solar Power Shingles are a wonderful approach to harness endless, environmentally friendly solar power for producing free electricity. They look like regular roof (asphalt) shingles, which have a special...

184 comments    technology energy solar panels
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Minimizing Your Carbon Footprint..Sustainable Living

Do you have big feet? Quite simply a carbon footprint is a term used to describe a person's, family's, or company's impact on the environment around them. It takes in the measurement of the carbon dioxide...

10 comments    home energy environment
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Cap & Trade

Cap and Trade refers to pending legislation designed to raise the cost of energy for Americans so they will use less of it, thereby reducing emissions to the level of 100 years ago.  It is estimated that...

231 comments    green global warming democrats
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