Pollution does not create Global Warming!

Earth's Natural Processes and Climate Change

Earth's Natural Processes and Climate Change

Okay.... so pollution does have a big impact on global warming but it isn't creating it. Global warming is a law of uniformitarianism. This process will happen no matter what.


Even if we stop polluting forever, this process will still occur. No matter what we do, this will happen. So pollution doesn't create global warming but it does make this happen faster.

Barry's Response - Let's dig deeper into that unique concept:

Uniformitarianism - Indicates when changes on our planet are gradual (weathering, etc.) or happen from local impacts (volcanoes, etc.). Excludes sudden global catastrophes.

Every day, there are forces that cause these minor changes. Jet streams and convection in the earth's mantle are examples. They keep going.

It's easy for uniformitarianism to become an excuse for fatalism. It doesn't matter what I do, humanity says. You'd be surprised how often it happens.

Natural processes happen with or without our help. Our activity can also alter the proportions in which certain effects happen, upsetting the balance between forces that stabilize our environment. Knowing that, we can act accordingly, acknowledge our effects on these balances, get feedback and accept the consequences, or get feedback and use the inherent prescription for change.

Over the past decade or so, we've developed a greater collective hunch about what the best course of action is. Here's some more food for thought. Here's more on Earth's processes and weather - https://www.stuffintheair.com/integration-meteorology-and-plate-tectonics.html

Pollution contributes to global warming, and human activities accelerate this natural process.


I might also suggest that climate change is an inevitable phenomenon and that humans should focus on adapting to it rather than trying to stop it. Or, at least the extent of the impact of human activities on the environment is exaggerated.

Despite the fact that global warming is influenced by a variety of factors, including natural processes, human-induced pollution, such as greenhouse gas emissions, can exacerbate and speed up the warming trend. Over the past few centuries, this pollution has increased dramatically, contributing to global warming at an accelerated rate. The Earth's temperature has risen somewhat, and we have seen more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and other issues. Maybe we're better at noticing them.

To address the issue effectively, keep in mind the importance of balancing environmental preservation with economic considerations. It is not easy to achieve such a balance, but it is essential. Various actions should be considered both in terms of their short-term and long-term economic implications. Ensure that the benefits of environmental preservation are distributed equitably.

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