future

by naval
(india)

Hungry bears, heroes, and hoaxes - Ever feel like the world is a giant puzzle and everyone has different answers? See who's telling the truth-and who's just playing with Photoshop!

Navel starts us off, short-and-sweet: future

Barry's Response - I've seen the future. And the future is Photoshop.

For those of you who would have to look it up, like I did, the Eiffel Tower is 90 miles from the nearest sea water, the English Channel.

Photoshop Future and Whales in Paris - Putting whales in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower definitely hits the "cool" factor, but let's do the math. Located deep inland, Paris sits about 35 meters (35m) above sea level. We've turned the globe into a water park if whales swim past the Louvre.

When you think about global warming and the animals, you realize that while Photoshop scares us, real meteorology tracks moisture. They measure the smog that traps heat, but they haven't seen whales in the Seine yet. Your logic shouldn't be replaced by a filtered photo.

Very Big Problem

by winetou1984
(zalau)

i know the global warming it's a very big problem, but i can't stop looking at that bear drowning... its like the poster for the Ice age 4 movie :)

Barry's Response - Ice Age 4?

Ice Age poster and drowning bear - It's easy to feel your heart sink when you see a bear on a tiny piece of ice. Hollywood movies make us think of these images, but the Arctic is more like a giant thermodynamic puzzle. When the sea ice melts, polar bears have to swim farther to hunt

It's not just hot air; it's how the ocean absorbs heat. Start learning about thermal energy if you want to help. Those people thought about global warming and the animals, but they also realized nature is tougher than a movie poster.

Turn a sad thought into an interactive lesson with a Bear Tracker map.

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global warming bad bad bad ... =]b

by grace stevenson
(oldham)

its all about global warming x
and how to keep it lookin like this xx

Barry's Response - Gee, thanks for the photo, Grace. I have been planning to buy beach-front property in northern Canada, bordering on the Arctic Ocean. You never know....

Grace's Arctic Vision and Beach-Front Property - I love your optimism! Buying a beach house in the Arctic might seem like a genius move if you like extreme cold-water swimming.

Here's the kicker: as the ice melts, the Earth loses its white t-shirt (albedo). Dark water absorbs sunlight; white ice reflects it. Your beachfront property might get warmer, but it might also get wetter. Global warming and the animals: These people realized that changing the look of the world changes the feel of the air. Keep the parka for now, just in case the Jet Stream changes course.

artic magic

its about how precious polar bears are

Barry's Response - According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, this species of bear is quite vulnerable because of global warming. They can't find enough food when their icy habitat melts away. The US government has also listed them us a threatened species, that is they may become endangered in the future.

The Bone to Pick and Arctic Magic - Polar bears are precious, but they're not porcelain dolls. They're Apex predators.

Real science shows some bear populations are doing okay, while others are struggling. It depends on where they live in the Arctic. Local weather patterns and air quality affect their food supply.

You should also think about the freedom to look at all the data, not just the scary bits, when you think about global warming and the animals. These bears are survivors, too.

warming chickens

global warming is a crock of bologna.

Barry's Response - Chicken bologna, no doubt. Thanks for the cute cartoon.

Bologna Crock and Warming Chickens - Hey, someone's gotta say it! It's classic to call it bologna. While I'm over here looking at CO2 charts that look like staircases to heaven, I respect the grit it takes to question the crowd.

Is it all just a cycle? Before humans came along, the Earth was definitely a sauna and a freezer. Considering global warming and the animals: Even the skeptics have to admit that smog in our cities makes it hard to breathe.

It doesn't matter if you think the planet is melting or just molting, clean air is good for everyone. Maybe we should create a Historical Timeline of Earth's temperatures over millions of years to show the natural fluctuations.

GLOBAL CONCERN

by Mrs Pervin Kavarana
(INDIA)

Small temperature increase over the last several years. But it seems we have seen more forest fires, storms and floods. What does it all mean? Well, it's getting hot here for one thing. And we can blame Global Warming.

Species going extinct? I think so. Animals and plants too. If they are flexible, they should survive. But up to 30% won't, says the United Nations.

Barry's Response - It's all possible, and some think we're going into a period of cooling soon.

Forest fires and extreme weather - Mrs. Kavarana hit the nail on the head. The world's weather just got turned up to 11. It's like the atmosphere is throwing a fit.

Because of the Sun's cycles, some scientists think we're heading for a cooling phase. That's crazy! It's a plot twist! When you think about global warming and the animals: These people did, you realize flexibility is key. Plants have to adapt since they can't move. We're in trouble if we can't adapt. There's no religion in science; it's a conversation. Come on, let's talk.

GLOBAL WARMING

by satya
(jakarta)

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Barry's Response Cool artwork, Satya. I don't know if you did it yourself or not, but it loosely reminds me of a scene from The Day After Tomorrow.



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Satya's Artwork and Tomorrow - Your art captures that Hollywood chill perfectly, Satya. Remember: in the movie, the world freezes in three days. Unlike a movie script, the "Great Ocean Conveyor Belt" (the thermohaline circulation) moves slowly. It's like comparing a heavy metal drum solo to a slow jazz tune. Think about global warming and the animals: These people did, you realize real science is often slower and more complex than a blockbuster. But hey, great art makes us think!

Describe the Conveyor Belt of the ocean with a simple diagram.

Here's the bottom line for our future explorers

Wind, water, and life make up the world. Whether you're worried about the polar bears or think the whole thing is overblown, the most important thing is to think for yourself. You shouldn't just listen to the loudest person in the room, or take a movie's word for it. Remember that we can invent a better, cleaner future by looking at the clouds and checking the air quality in your city.

What do you think? Are we just having a hot flash or do we need a giant fan? Tell me what's your wildest idea to save (or just help) the animals!