http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2012/04/25/methane-gas-leak-in-arctic-throws-scientists-a-climate-change-curveball
It was detected that in the Arctic Ocean, methane gas is leaking from the ocean. This is troubling considering that due to this phenomenon, we could have increases in greenhouse gases, even if we do everything in our power to slow it down. Not to say that we shouldn't do anything to prevent it, but there's always going to be an input of methane regardless. This is something that must be carefully approached by researchers, because with new findings such as these coming out, predictions about climate change must be changed, and this isn't going to be the only time in which this occurs. The leaking of the gas from the ocean was enough to surprise and confuse scientists, because no one expected the methane to actually leak. Although compared to other contributions, this isn't as major, but it is still a very large issue that we must monitor.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Studies Show More People Aware of Global Warming
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/americans-connect-dots-between-global-warming-and-extreme-weather/2012/04/18/gIQAyQBORT_blog.html
Recently due to a survey, most people have seen to accept the idea of global warming. Most of those surveyed realized the fact that recent extreme weather conditions are somewhat in due part to climate change. It actually correlated pretty well with the IPCC's thoughts on global warming. 70% & 72% of those surveyed said that the seasons summer and winter [respectfully] were more drastic due to global warming. And regarding specific issues, 59-69% of people said it was due to global warming [examples include record snowfall and the drought in Texas]. This shows that not everyone is as ignorant to the idea as it seems, but more that no one's speaking up. Who knows what a survey like this could show in the future and if more people will believe it.
Recently due to a survey, most people have seen to accept the idea of global warming. Most of those surveyed realized the fact that recent extreme weather conditions are somewhat in due part to climate change. It actually correlated pretty well with the IPCC's thoughts on global warming. 70% & 72% of those surveyed said that the seasons summer and winter [respectfully] were more drastic due to global warming. And regarding specific issues, 59-69% of people said it was due to global warming [examples include record snowfall and the drought in Texas]. This shows that not everyone is as ignorant to the idea as it seems, but more that no one's speaking up. Who knows what a survey like this could show in the future and if more people will believe it.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
9/11 Survivors May Get Cancer Coverage
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/22/september-11-cancer-care_n_1373568.html
When 9/11 happened the large loss of death was heartbreaking, but many never realized that many are still at a high risk of dying now due to being in the vicinity of the tragedy. In the air a large number of carcinogens were released into the air and in a synergistic effect they come together to cause much more danger for the survivors. They already produced the Zadroga Act which provided health care for certain illnesses and health problems due to being around the attack. But currently the Act is being proposed to be changed so that cancers are added to the list to help out those that suffered so much. These heroes require this coverage, even though it is very expensive, due to their great sacrifices and it doesn't take much to allow them to live longer, and they can't work when in such a condition. After all these people saved countless lives and now that they have to go through such a terrible situation, by themselves
When 9/11 happened the large loss of death was heartbreaking, but many never realized that many are still at a high risk of dying now due to being in the vicinity of the tragedy. In the air a large number of carcinogens were released into the air and in a synergistic effect they come together to cause much more danger for the survivors. They already produced the Zadroga Act which provided health care for certain illnesses and health problems due to being around the attack. But currently the Act is being proposed to be changed so that cancers are added to the list to help out those that suffered so much. These heroes require this coverage, even though it is very expensive, due to their great sacrifices and it doesn't take much to allow them to live longer, and they can't work when in such a condition. After all these people saved countless lives and now that they have to go through such a terrible situation, by themselves
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