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SixNein
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Why not just create a forum for the topic and enforce citations? The topic of global warming is vast enough to cover many areas, and almost all of your current moderators could contribute.
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SixNein said:Why not just create a forum for the topic and enforce citations? The topic of global warming is vast enough to cover many areas, and almost all of your current moderators could contribute.
SixNein said:Why not just create a forum for the topic and enforce citations? The topic of global warming is vast enough to cover many areas, and almost all of your current moderators could contribute.
ZapperZ said:Just because someone has the ability to cite papers does not mean that that person have used the citation correctly! We have seen creationists citing, say, 2nd Law of thermodynamics to counter against evolution. Here, the source is valid, but the USE of it is not. It requires someone with a good knowledge of the field, i.e. an expert, to be able to spot when a paper has been cited either out of context, or in a faulty way.
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The intent of this site is that the moderators make that decision (based on the rules), not the readers. That's the way all other discussions on this site work. To over use a cliche, what you suggest leaves the insane to run the asylum.SixNein said:No, but citations do allow others to explore the evidence behind the statement. At that point, the reader has the responsibility to decide if the evidence is strong enough to be considered for discussion...
To the point, I'm simply asking why not leave more up to the reader on this topic with various moderators glancing over some things in their specific areas?
Agreed.In a fashion it is sad, there are interesting discussions to be had.
russ_watters said:The intent of this site is that the moderators make that decision (based on the rules), not the readers. That's the way all other discussions on this site work. To over use a cliche, what you suggest leaves the insane to run the asylum.
Agreed.
Global warming, also known as climate change, refers to the long-term increase in the Earth's average temperature. This is primarily caused by the release of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, from human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation. The rising temperatures have severe consequences such as sea level rise, extreme weather events, and species extinction, making it a major concern for the environment and human society.
Scientists use various methods to track global warming, including direct temperature measurements, satellite data, and ice core samples. These sources of evidence consistently show that the Earth's average temperature has been increasing over the past century and that this trend is accelerating. Additionally, scientists use climate models to simulate future scenarios, which have also predicted the observed warming trend.
The main cause of global warming is the increase in greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's temperature to rise. The burning of fossil fuels for energy is the primary source of these gases, but deforestation and industrial processes also contribute to their release. Other factors, such as changes in the Earth's orbit and solar activity, have a smaller impact on global warming.
To address global warming, there are various solutions that individuals and governments can implement. These include reducing carbon emissions by using renewable energy sources, increasing energy efficiency, and implementing sustainable land-use practices. Other solutions include carbon sequestration, which involves capturing and storing carbon dioxide, and geoengineering, which aims to artificially cool the Earth's atmosphere. It will also be essential to adapt to the effects of global warming that are already occurring.
While it is not possible to completely reverse the effects of global warming, we can take actions to slow down and eventually stop the trend. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon sinks, such as forests and oceans, we can prevent the Earth's temperature from rising further. Additionally, implementing adaptation strategies can help mitigate the impacts of global warming. However, it is crucial to act quickly and decisively to limit the severity of future consequences.