Did you know that the ocean naturally leaks oil at a much larger and much more constant rate than the resent BP Oil spill? “Oil residue in seafloor sediments that comes from natural petroleum seeps off Santa Barbara, Calif., is equivalent to between 8 to 80 Exxon Valdez oil spills, according to a new study by researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).” Should we also seal off the ocean floor along with having reusable grocery bags, driving hybrids, and turning the water off when we are brushing our teeth, or perhaps the media blows these so called “crises” out of proportion.
Another issue all together, is the question of whether the earth’s temperature is actually rising. NASA has been reworking recent temperatures upwards and older temperatures downwards - which creates a greater slope and the appearance of warming. Furthermore, a paper published in scientific journal Nature this week has reignited the debate about Global Warming, by predicting that the earth won't be getting any warmer until 2015. If the current trends of manufacturing continue for the next five years then how could the temperature not rise, unless of course the reason for “Global Warming” is not due to humanity but rather a natural phenomenon? As far as the Government is concerned it seems hardly fair that American’s tax money should go to things that they don’t agree with. If individual wish to get into eco-friendly groups and push their ideas and help the environment I am all for it. That is the beauty of America where people can voice their opinions and be active in their pursuits. I agree Americans should watch how they impact the environment; however my concern goes as far as picking up trash and recycling.
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