http://rs.resalliance.org/2008/03/08/political-economic-implications-of-arctic-melting/ coping with ecological suprise in a human dominated world Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:13:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://rs.resalliance.org/2008/03/08/political-economic-implications-of-arctic-melting/#comment-131281 Chris Slater Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:35:48 +0000 http://rs.resalliance.org/2008/03/08/political-economic-implications-of-arctic-melting/#comment-131281 You always need to read articles like this one understanding that the writer was either for or against a particular topic. In this case the person is against the idea/data - scientific position of global warming, and instead using denial as a stepping stone to get very positive about something very grave. The global warming deniers position their ideas as positively as they can, thinking that the contrast with the seriously negative doomsayers will show just how resilient they are and in turn correct. Unfortunately for those in denial, like the writer of this article, acting positive doesn't change reality. The reality is 2007's record melt may have been the 1st major global warming tipping point. Only time will tell, however the tables are not tilting in our favor. The last thing we want is to change a stable climate into an unstable climate, that will then transition the worldwide weather system into something unknown. In other words, why mess up something perfect not knowing what might follow? The greater point is we all need to recognize this tactic for what it is, ignore it and move forward with whatever strategy that can help reduce global warming. You always need to read articles like this one understanding that the writer was either for or against a particular topic. In this case the person is against the idea/data - scientific position of global warming, and instead using denial as a stepping stone to get very positive about something very grave. The global warming deniers position their ideas as positively as they can, thinking that the contrast with the seriously negative doomsayers will show just how resilient they are and in turn correct. Unfortunately for those in denial, like the writer of this article, acting positive doesn’t change reality. The reality is 2007’s record melt may have been the 1st major global warming tipping point. Only time will tell, however the tables are not tilting in our favor. The last thing we want is to change a stable climate into an unstable climate, that will then transition the worldwide weather system into something unknown. In other words, why mess up something perfect not knowing what might follow? The greater point is we all need to recognize this tactic for what it is, ignore it and move forward with whatever strategy that can help reduce global warming.

]]> http://rs.resalliance.org/2008/03/08/political-economic-implications-of-arctic-melting/#comment-129466 Teresa Flores Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:45:49 +0000 http://rs.resalliance.org/2008/03/08/political-economic-implications-of-arctic-melting/#comment-129466 Reading this article I have the impression that global warming is great for the US commerce and access to oil. Just the last paragraph seems to contradict this assumption. However one cannot only see the short term advantages of a critical situation, but what the melting of the poles implies for the whole climate system and life. At the short term global warming may result in some winners but at the medium and long term, all humans are going to be losers. It is the profit oriented mind that takes advantage of every opportunity to make money without any care of the well being of the planet. Best regards, Teresa Flores, Bolivia Reading this article I have the impression that global warming is great for the US commerce and access to oil. Just the last paragraph seems to contradict this assumption. However one cannot only see the short term advantages of a critical situation, but what the melting of the poles implies for the whole climate system and life.
At the short term global warming may result in some winners but at the medium and long term, all humans are going to be losers.
It is the profit oriented mind that takes advantage of every opportunity to make money without any care of the well being of the planet.
Best regards, Teresa Flores, Bolivia

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