Originally Posted by Rise of Gatlinock

Global Warming itself is not a debate, it's a fact. as for what we can do, virtually nothing. you can't expect 6.7 billion people to band together to solve a crisis. i wish we could expect that. slowing it down won't do much either considering we have a limitless amount of humanity-ending crisis's on our plate. we solve one problem and find ourselves in another

Originally Posted by Heatherbby

While, you're right, we can't expect everyone on the Earth to pitch in, you can depend on some people to. They're doing everything green now-a-days.

Originally Posted by CalifornianDream

not a bid issue right now

Originally Posted by Rise of Gatlinock

not enough to make too much a difference, like do you think north Korea is worrying their asses off about how green they are? doubtful. while some make and effort, it just isn't enough. we have developed too much and know too much. there is no stopping our downfall.

Originally Posted by Heatherbby

I looked through the first 10 pages of D&D section, and couldn't find any threads on global warming.

So, what are you opinions? Is it real? And if it is, do you think we can stop it? What kinds of things can we do to slow it down, or stop it?

Ideas/thoughts appreciated.

Originally Posted by Heatherbby

While I agree with what you're saying, that we can't really stop it. Every little bit helps. I think that when they decide to build new places, perhaps rather than your standard roof, you do green roofs. Plant a few trees. Things do help a little bit. Everyone can make a difference.

Originally Posted by ANTI CONDOM

Originally Posted by Rise of Gatlinock

yes, but not ever green solution is cost effective, therefore people will not want to chose green. this world is about money and building cheap is a plus for greed.

Originally Posted by Aannddyy

Manufacturers are producing cheaper, more energy efficient products to fulfill people's demands for a "green" lifestyle and using it as a marketing ploy at the same time.

Originally Posted by Dr.Carter

I think it's very real, but at the same time I think it's a natural process of the Earth that humans have simply exacerbated, not caused.

Originally Posted by Rise of Gatlinock

it's not cheap enough yet to be considered a real solution. smart cars are cheap but don't meet most peoples needs for space and appearance. that's why most cars on the road are not smart cars.

Originally Posted by Rise of Gatlinock

it's not cheap enough yet to be considered a real solution. smart cars are cheap but don't meet most peoples needs for space and appearance. that's why most cars on the road are not smart cars.

Originally Posted by Heatherbby

Yeah, they don't have the actual smart car, but a lot of people have traded in and bought hybrids.

Originally Posted by Aannddyy

It's a start though. Progression is the key, we will see many more energy efficient products in the future.

Originally Posted by stopglobalwarming.org

1. Buy organic and local. Yes, there's a reason to buy organic other than pleasing your really granola mother-in-law: The chemicals used in much of modern agriculture pollute the water supply and require energy to produce. Local foods also reduce the amount of energy required to drive your products to the store. Oh, and while you're at it, bring cloth bags to the market to help reduce waste.

2. Air dry your clothes. Line-drying clothes during the non-rainy months instead of using a dryer can save 700 pounds
Advertisementof carbon dioxide, and, as a bonus, $75 a year.

3. Change light bulbs. "Compact fluorescent bulbs have such a terrible name, but they use 66 percent less energy," says David. Replacing just three frequently used bulbs in your home can save 300 pounds of carbon dioxide and $60 a year.

4. Go hybrid, or at least think about MPG. "Look, we're all car owners — you have to consider these hybrid cars," says David. And for good reason: the average hybrid driver could save 16,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year. Off-setting their higher sticker price is the fact that they can also save $3,750 in gas money. "Short of that, another big thing is to ask, when you buy a car, (think) about its mileage. That's number one in my book," adds David.

5. Inflate car tires and change the air filter. Improperly inflated tires can waste as much as 250 pounds of carbon dioxide a year and $840 in gas money. A tired air filter can also waste 800 pounds of carbon dioxide and $130 a year. Check both monthly.

6. Check the water heater or go tankless. Keeping a water heater thermostat at no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit saves money and reduces emissions. Insulating the water heater adds additional savings. Switching to a tankless water heater is even better, saving 300 pounds of carbon dioxide a year and $390.

7. Consider the shower. With showers accounting for two-thirds of all water heating costs, shorter time sudsing it up can save up to 350 pounds of carbon dioxide a year. Installing a low-flow showerhead saves another 350 pounds of carbon dioxide.

8. Unplug appliances. Even when a plugged-in electronic appliance is turned off, it can use energy. Play it safe and unplug them, and save more than 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide and $256 a year.

9. Adjust the thermostat. Just two degrees up in summer and two degrees down in winter can save a whopping 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide and $98 a year.

10. Plant a tree. What better way to go green than by planting a tree? Trees help suck up the carbon dioxide, provide cleaner air, and save 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.