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Boscastle (global warming)
Paul Weaver wrote:
On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 12:51:49 +0000, Al wrote: ISTR that global temperature, while at the upper end of its range over the last however many millions of years, remains in territory already seen in nature. Nowhere near the Jurassic era. And besides, I wouldn't like another ice age, would you? You do know "The Day After Tomorrow" wasn't meant as literal truth, right? -- Al [ aim: LGeezerAIM | jabber: | yahoo: LGeezer_YHO ] |
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Boscastle (global warming)
On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 15:28:10 +0000, Al wrote:
Paul Weaver wrote: On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 12:51:49 +0000, Al wrote: ISTR that global temperature, while at the upper end of its range over the last however many millions of years, remains in territory already seen in nature. Nowhere near the Jurassic era. And besides, I wouldn't like another ice age, would you? You do know "The Day After Tomorrow" wasn't meant as literal truth, right? Err, yes, when have I ever given the impression it is? All I mentioned in my post was that a high global temperature isn't necersarilly a bad thing for me. |
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Boscastle (global warming)
Paul Weaver wrote:
On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 15:28:10 +0000, Al wrote: Paul Weaver wrote: On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 12:51:49 +0000, Al wrote: ISTR that global temperature, while at the upper end of its range over the last however many millions of years, remains in territory already seen in nature. Nowhere near the Jurassic era. And besides, I wouldn't like another ice age, would you? You do know "The Day After Tomorrow" wasn't meant as literal truth, right? Err, yes, when have I ever given the impression it is? Just above. Your question implies complete climate change well within a lifetime, the central premise of the film. Not gonna happen. All I mentioned in my post was that a high global temperature isn't necersarilly a bad thing for me. Nor me -- I prefer high temperatures to low and would have no problem with the UK experiencing a few degrees higher. So what if we lose some deciduous trees? Palm trees make a picturesque replacement! -- Al [ aim: LGeezerAIM | jabber: | yahoo: LGeezer_YHO ] |
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Boscastle (global warming)
On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 17:29:04 +0000, Al wrote:
Paul Weaver wrote: On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 15:28:10 +0000, Al wrote: Paul Weaver wrote: On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 12:51:49 +0000, Al wrote: ISTR that global temperature, while at the upper end of its range over the last however many millions of years, remains in territory already seen in nature. Nowhere near the Jurassic era. And besides, I wouldn't like another ice age, would you? You do know "The Day After Tomorrow" wasn't meant as literal truth, right? Err, yes, when have I ever given the impression it is? Just above. Your question implies complete climate change well within a lifetime, the central premise of the film. Not gonna happen. I was thinking more of a return to 1800's tempreatures, Nor me -- I prefer high temperatures to low and would have no problem with the UK experiencing a few degrees higher. So what if we lose some deciduous trees? Palm trees make a picturesque replacement! We've had warmer climates before - medievil times |
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