Posted on June 25, 2008 by Kelly Pettit
Here are some pretty cool facts that can help us combat Global Warming.
Trees also reduce the greenhouse effect by shading our homes and office buildings. This reduces air conditioning needs up to 30%, thereby reducing the amount of fossil fuels burned to produce electricity. This combination of CO2 removal from the atmosphere, carbon [...]
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Posted on June 24, 2008 by Kelly Pettit
James Lovelock on Global Warming
10/29/2007 11:01:05 AM
I recently read an article in Rolling Stone magazine about roguish British scientist James Lovelock. According to Lovelock, global warming is irreversible.
Endeavors to decrease your carbon footprint by taking steps such as purchasing a hybrid car cannot significantly reduce the effects of global warming now, because the [...]
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Posted on June 24, 2008 by Kelly Pettit
Burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, oil and gasoline raises the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and carbon dioxide is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
You can help to reduce the demand for fossil fuels, which in turn reduces global warming, by using energy more [...]
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Posted on June 21, 2008 by Kelly Pettit
The World Is Dying—And So Are You
By Richard B. Anderson
Los Angeles Times, Commentary Section, January 7, 2001
At the heart of the modern age is a core of grief.
At some level, we’re aware that something terrible is happening, that we humans are laying waste to our natural inheritance. A great sorrow arises as we witness the [...]
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Posted on May 9, 2008 by Kelly Pettit
I bought a new pillow two days ago.
It looked all nice and soft and fluffy.
I brought it home, introduced to my bedroom, and gave it a bed.
The first night I slept it with it, it kept me up all night.
Last night it woke me up at 5am and threw my neck out.
I feel like [...]
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Posted on April 13, 2008 by Kelly Pettit
I love Saturday nights!
I hate Sunday mornings!
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Posted on April 10, 2008 by Kelly Pettit
I exercise a lot.
I always have.
This week I ran over 60 km’s and bicycled another 120 km’s.
I also lifted weights and I play Ice Hockey.
I feel so good about it that I also indulged in chocolates, potato chips, ice cream and alcohol. (not necessarily in that order)
Basically, the main reason I exercise is [...]
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