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Originally Posted by GMC
I don't know...I am not buying into the theory that we as a species are the cause or the cure for anything.
The earth goes through warming and cooling cycles every 25,000 years for the last 1 billion years and the thought that humans are either the cause or solution for natural cycles is a bit self grandiose in my opinion.
I say bring on the global warming. I like the heat. And, if you are smart, you would buy land elevated to 25' as this will be the new coastline and you can make a killing for your kids or grandkids now.
Why try and stop nature? Let nature handle what nature can handle. Of all things, this is the ONE constant on the planet.
I don't think we can alter what has been going on for millions upon millions of year. Just my thoughts.
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Hey GMC,
You are absolutely correct in that the planet goes through these cycles, it also changes its axis and flips poles every so often as well. However, based on scientific and archaeological evidence, human intervention is causing these cycles to happen prematurally. The outcomes of the hastening of these cycles is unknown, My feeling is that is isn't ususally good to mess around with natural order and such.
P1W has a different focus altogether, as mentioned by Kevin and others. By manifestating global awareness in renewable and reusable energy, we begin the process by which all humans can benefit from these and other scientific technologies and technological breakthroughs. Breaking current paradigms and dependencies about and on today's energy needs and solutions is just one of many areas that need to be addressed. There are ways to bring inexpensive renewable energy to everyone on the planet - it's time that everyone was at least made aware of these technologies and start thinking about embracing them.
This one project may not bring about immediate change, but it - and others like it - are a catalyst for positive change on our planet. It might take years or decades, but we have chosen this time (or has the time chosen us?...) to set the process in motion. All journeys begin with just one step.