Global Warming
5 CommentsAs I was getting off the Chinatown metro today, I saw some people standing on the corner handing out what appeared to be an anti-Al Gore campaign, basically claiming that the slideshow movie “An Inconvenient Truth” (and global warming) is propaganda and full of half-truths. Indeed, a quick Google search turns up many articles with claims that Al Gore himself is hypocritical with his own lifestyle. I don’t think I necessarily disagree with these people that are discounting Al Gore; afterall, riding around in your own private jet to promote a movie surely is pretty wasteful, as is living in a big expansive mansion that consumes gobs of electricity. I also don’t necessarily disagree with the claim that buying carbon offsets don’t really do anything; indeed this sounds as nebulous as catholic indulgences of the past.
What I don’t understand is how some people are absolutely convinced that global warming is a myth, and consequently, not something that we should really worry about (like Kyoto). Even if global warming is all a myth and some big left-wing conspiracy, shouldn’t we be good stewards of the Earth anyways? There are 6 billion people on this planet right now, increasing by some 200 thousand every day. With that many people, shouldn’t we be proactive and at least try to minimize our environmental footprint for our children? Sure, maybe Al Gore’s wrong, and maybe the Earth won’t suffocate itself with pollution in 10 years. But at least he’s trying to get us to be better stewards with this Earth– and that is something I can agree with.
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yes. regardless of people’s stances regarding global warming, we can’t ignore the fact that north americans consume our earth’s resources in a rebukable manner. we act like our lifestyles have no consequence. most of our practices are not sustainable, and we have chosen a life of convenience and immediate gratification at the expense of God’s creation (clean air and water, food resources, future descendants…)
even if an inconvenient truth involves some shady science, at least al gore is using his celebrity to bring people to examine the way they live and use this earth, and take steps to be more environmentally responsible. well, hopefully that’s what viewers are doing anyway…
for anyone interested, there’s a well-written essay on the topic from a christian perspective by alan durning titled “how much is enough?” in simpler living compassionate life.
I agree too. Why not err on the cautious side…
I do absolutely agree! I’m happy about every person bringing this massive problem to the medias attention. But it’s nearly impossible to get media attention without a lifestyle like Gore’s, jetting to book signing sessions and presentations of his documentation around the world. It’s indeed a form of not-putting-your-money-where-your-mouth-is and that gives a huge contact surface for critics. I think it’s OK in such special cases, but it’s not OK to have several Hummers standing in the garage as Schwarzenegger has and at the same time promoting renewables, hybrids and energy saving. He should definitely change to make is message more credible!
You make a great point that I TOTALLY agree with. I wish more people had that type of attitude towards the environment. I belong to National Geographic magazine subscriptions and they are always printing stories of this and that type of environmental disaster. It’s scary, but true.
Hello Joe, Cool Blog!
Global Warming is a problem that belongs to everyone because We all are contributing in some way.
I agree with you. Al gore campaign should be more credible, Of course He is using all his available resources to promote his campaign and obviously Himself!
But the fact is that We all need at least try to contribute with something to prevent the global warming. It’s not difficult. Plant a Tree, use your bicycle, do not waste or pollute the water, pass the word, etc.
As You can see these little efforts will help in some way to try to stop or relief this present and future problem.
Greetings from Mexico.
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