@Gary:

Thank you!

“Did you know that 280 ppm is just about the lowest level in history.” – No, but don’t forget that in just 50 years it increased to approximately 380 ppm! Don’t you think it’s too much of a coincidence that these last 50 years have also been the most active decades when it comes to human activities (industry, farming, transportation, etc.)?

“there is no proof that the current rise is caused mostly by mankind” – Well that’s ‘your truth’. I’m sorry but from all I’ve heard, seen, read and experienced, ‘my truth’ tells me that there is more than enough proof that this dramatic increase is the result of human activities.

But even if there is a possibility that global warming isn’t real, why shouldn’t we massively invest on clean renewable energies for instance?
Do you know that 20% of Denmark’s energy ‘comes from wind’? And that there’s an entire town in Germany completely self sufficient in energy produced from solar panels? Why shouldn’t we use geothermal and tidal energy as well? And what about so many others out there? Why should we remain stuck in fossil fuels, which by the way as you well know are finite?

“When it is over (soon) Environmentalism will take decades to recover to any useful level of credibility.” – Why? Environmentalism isn’t just global warming! Environmentalism is more than NGOs fighting for the planet, it’s a way of life! I’m an environmentalist and I don’t belong to any group – I’m a vegetarian, I reduce, reuse, recycle, don’t waste water or electricity, walk as much as I can or use public transportation, use as much environmental friendly products as I can, etc. This way I’m healthier, I save money and the natural resources. Actually there’s not one single downside to it.

“Diaz is an airhead” – There you go again! Why don’t you give people credit for trying to improve themselves? I also thought that about her in the past but this video she did made me respect her for actually getting involved and learn more!
And no I’m not a fan of hers!

What I believe is not relevent or important.

The fact that I had some small part in getting someone to look, IS.

Picking Fights? Not me. If you look back up the thread, you will see the instigator was you:
“@ Brian Johnson I feel so sorry for you and your ignorance,”

Anyway I just find it amusing to poke sticks and fundamentalists of any kind.

Don’t tell anyone but I am an environmental advocate myself. I just happen to believe in real science as opposed to AGW junk science.

Have a great weekend LolaK.

Wow, coming from you, I find that hilarious. When you say learning about what you are preaching, you mean learning about the side that you believe is correct, right. Since that is obviously what you have been doing. I still just don’t understand why you come on here? If we are all so uneducated why even bother posting on this site. Surely you can find another place to pick fights.

LolaK – You could learn a lot from Whoever. Start learning about what you are preeching and one day you will be respectfully listened to.

Oh and just BTW – Diaz is an airhead.

‘Mea culpa’

You’re absolutely right! I do apologize for my gross mistake. I am ashamed of it… It really was an ignorant remark of me. I don’t know how I got confused.

Have you never made a mistake before? How great it must be to be you – so perfect, knowing everything, never making mistakes and possessing the ultimate truth… just like Brian!!

Contrary to people like you, we Greenies (as you referred to us in an ironic and insulting way) are humble enough to recognize when we’re wrong!!

It’s in fact carbon monoxide (CO) that would kill Brian in that case… and not carbon dioxide (CO2).

CO binds very strongly to the iron in the hemoglobin in the blood. Once carbon monoxide attaches, it is very difficult to release. So if you breathe in carbon monoxide, it sticks to your hemoglobin and takes up all of the oxygen binding sites. Your blood loses all of its ability to transport oxygen, and you suffocate.

But in case you don’t know, our body also produces CO as part of our normal metabolism. Among other things, it provides cardiac protection in the circulatory system. You see, as everything else, when the levels of a substance are in perfect balance they are harmless.

That’s what’s happening with the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.
The natural balance has been broken. “we have barely enough to sustain a meagre life cycle now” – that’s not true!

From my ‘huge ignorance’ and the little research I did (I don’t have that much time), allow me to correct you:

- Carbon dioxide CO2 is present in the atmosphere today at 385 (more or less) parts per million (by volume) or 0.039%. 50 years ago it was 280 parts per million. The increase is caused mostly by people burning things, especially fuels – coal, oil and natural gas. Burning wood also releases CO2 to the atmosphere;
- CO2 is not a pollutant but it’s also not harmless;
- Because carbon dioxide displaces oxygen, it is a health risk since we need oxygen to live. CO2 is an asphyxiant.
- Regarding concentrations of CO2 in air, amounts above 5,000 ppm are considered very unhealthy, and those above about 50,000 ppm (equal to 5% by volume) are considered dangerous to animal life. At levels above 5%, the concentration of CO2 is directly toxic.

“Sorry for foolishly thinking tree huggers could have measurable IQs.” – How ‘big of you’ to be so respectful (not!) of people who only want to protect our planet and all the creatures who inhabit it!
You know, truly intelligent evolved people respect others and don’t insult them just because they’re trying their best to be better people – something that you, with all your knowledge, are not very familiarized with!

Nevertheless I would like to thank you for pointing out my mistake and make me do some research and thus educate myself a little more. You could have done it in a respectful way, but apparently you think you are superior to anyone who is different from you!

At least this made me realize I evolved a little bit during these past months – a few months ago your comment would have upset me a lot. But now it actually doesn’t! Everyone makes mistakes (except you and Brian of course!) and I for one know I’m far from being perfect or an expert in this matter!

Please feel free to correct me again if you think I made more mistakes…!