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Aldo Leopold

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13. Haven't you heard?

Wed Apr 9, 2014, 02:54 PM

Apr 2014

CO2 has soporific properties.

Gosh, come to think of it, I wonder if I just accidentally hit upon something: human beings are suffering the cognitive consequences of rising CO2 concentrations. We're becoming even more dopey with every ppm increase in CO2 in the atmosphere.

In all seriousness, though, this is most unwelcome news. But thanks for posting it.

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Carbon Dioxide Levels Just Hit Their Highest Point In 800,000 Years [View all] MindMover Apr 2014 OP

So what you're saying is CFLDem Apr 2014 #1

Not necessarily. KamaAina Apr 2014 #11

Global Warming is the correct term RobertEarl Apr 2014 #34

No heating bills at all! AAO Apr 2014 #43

Indisputable evidence from the same observatory over 60 years. How have the knuckle draggers Fred Sanders Apr 2014 #2

The oil companies don't want to have to pay damages. tclambert Apr 2014 #18

The carbon capture tax would be a good start. Fred Sanders Apr 2014 #24

That's Co2 JonGeb Apr 2014 #30

Never, Capitalism has so corrupted our societies fasttense Apr 2014 #3

It's all good. CFLDem Apr 2014 #4

Well said ... Auggie Apr 2014 #9

Ditto... IthinkThereforeIAM Apr 2014 #31

Yeah, I just decided to stop using the term "climate change" and move on to "climate disaster." tclambert Apr 2014 #19

Climate Disaster … most excellent! Auggie Apr 2014 #20

Sadly, I think you're right Prophet 451 Apr 2014 #40

Corrupted? Try killed Doctor_J Apr 2014 #44

That's far too small of a view The2ndWheel Apr 2014 #49

Capitalism resulted from a long period of cultural selection GliderGuider Apr 2014 #51

“a single molecule of carbon dioxide can remain aloft for hundreds of years" dipsydoodle Apr 2014 #5

I think is where the *We're #1!* chants begin. n/t freshwest Apr 2014 #41

There are those who ARE awake. The rest will either NEVER wake up, or will loudsue Apr 2014 #6

What we must do is clear. jeff47 Apr 2014 #7

Thats the funniest thing I've heard today!!! Good one. 7962 Apr 2014 #12

is that the place they yuiyoshida Apr 2014 #28

Maybe the head researcher has boxes in his garage Doctor_J Apr 2014 #45

I'm sorry to have to admit this, but seeing this ever increasing horrendous climate news, hlthe2b Apr 2014 #8

My kids are ~30 and will likely not see the worst of this, but I fear the grandkids will Doctor_J Apr 2014 #46

Learn to swim. KamaAina Apr 2014 #10

Haven't you heard? Aldo Leopold Apr 2014 #13

I think we're going into the dustbin of history, all the while partying like it's 1999. CrispyQ Apr 2014 #14

Yeah, "The future ain't what it used to be". WHEN CRABS ROAR Apr 2014 #27

Yes, like their money and private islands and gated mansions will keep them safe hatrack Apr 2014 #38

Pray harder. blkmusclmachine Apr 2014 #15

It wasn't me. I was holding my breath at the time. tclambert Apr 2014 #16

Any attempt to change anything that doesnt include China and India is just a waste of time 7962 Apr 2014 #17

You are incorrect. The point is to start. Later, any approach that works can be xocet Apr 2014 #23

Well here on planet earth CFLDem Apr 2014 #25

Who cares what China and India do? Some country has to start. Since the USA is the "greatest" xocet Apr 2014 #33

China spent more on renewables than fossil fuel last year daleo Apr 2014 #48

Why should any country be exempt from new less-polluting rules? They shouldnt be 7962 Apr 2014 #29

The argument you make is a delaying tactic. It demands all or nothing - therefore nothing is done. xocet Apr 2014 #32

If we can find the right technology. Yes, but it's a big "if" 7962 Apr 2014 #36

That is conservative style binary thinking. Thor_MN Apr 2014 #47

we have records going back 800,000 years? unpossible Demonaut Apr 2014 #21

well give or take a few centuries ... MindMover Apr 2014 #22

Yes we do NickB79 Apr 2014 #35

I think plants will be our planet's next sentient beings. nt valerief Apr 2014 #26

Maybe sentience is overrated? hatrack Apr 2014 #37

my lilacs are already more sentient than Ted Cruz Doctor_J Apr 2014 #50

And I'm sure they smell better, too! nt valerief Apr 2014 #53

Who cares? So did the S & P!! Cal Carpenter Apr 2014 #39

This happens every year. joshcryer Apr 2014 #42

The whole rhetoric surrounding climate change needs to change... fujiyama Apr 2014 #52