[Vision2020] Global Warming

[Scott Dredge]

I heard the one about the volcanic eruptions as well. 
I'm not convinced yet about warming/cooling cycles of
the planet.  The warming one is easy enough for me to
believe since we have a constant energy source beaming
down on us.  But what about the cooling cycle?  What
events occur to cool down the planet?  A while ago I
read about a theory that the last ice age was caused
by a large meteor that struck off the coast of the
Yucatan peninsula which triggered a series of volcanic
eruptions that resulted in the atmosphere being filled
with smoke/ash/dirt and essentially encompassing the
planet in near darkness for 6 months which resulted in
a nuclear winter.  It sounds plausable to me that this
type of event would cool down the planet and also
wreak havoc with the eco system - including wiping out
the dinosaurs.

-Scott


--- Dan Carscallen <predator75@moscow.com> wrote:
> Didn't insult me.  I agreed, and saw the humor.  
> 
> I also support recycling (did my sorting this
> morning dark 'n early) and wouldn't mind if my
> pickup got better gas mileage, but we also all have
> to realize that we have very little control over or
> actual affect on this planet.  People can't keep
> blaming mankind for everything that's happening in
> the world.  I have read that volcanic eruptions do
> more to contribute to the greenhouse effect than
> anything mankind has done.  Of course, I have no
> websites or articles to back myself up, so anyone --
> *cough* Donovan Arnold *cough* ;^) -- can say I'm
> just blowing smoke.
> 
> DC
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Tom Hansen 
> To: Dan Carscallen ; vision2020@moscow.com 
> Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 6:20 AM
> Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Global Warming
> 
> 
> Mr. Carscallen -
> 
> My posting was a humorous response to the topic, not
> to be taken seriously.  I am certain that most V2020
> subscribers can understand that.
> 
> That said, I have not only supported recycling and
> reduced use of fossil fuels, I also participate in
> such programs (and have been doing so since my first
> class at UI in 1992)  My philosophy is that we are
> all on this rock together.
> 
> I apologize if my attempt at humor insulted you.
> 
> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: vision2020-admin@moscow.com
> [mailto:vision2020-admin@moscow.com]On Behalf Of Dan
> Carscallen
> Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 6:24 PM
> To: vision2020@moscow.com
> Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Global Warming
> 
> 
>   Tom said:
> 
>   >Well, you now what this means?
> 
>   >No size restrictions and screw the limit!  Let's
> go fishing.
> 
> 
>   Agreed, Tom.  
> 
>   The earth used to be a lot warmer back in the time
> of the dinosaurs, and it's been a heckuva lot
> colder.  It's all cyclic, we just happen to be in
> between "ages".  Are we also supposed to keep the
> tectonic plates still because the continents
> shouldn't be moving either?
> 
>   DC