The other day I made an early and probably rash prediction that "surge" will be word of the year for 2007. I was being somewhat facetious but a headline in today's Guardian suggests that my foresight might have a leg to stand on after all. The story, about an unexpected rate of increase in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere is headed "Surge in carbon levels raises fears of runaway warming".
All levity aside, scientists have been surprised to find that the levels of atmospheric CO2 is increasing much faster than predicted and that mankind might little or no time to address the problem. The research suggests that rising temperatures may be making oceans and forests less able to absorb the greenhouse gas with grave consequences.
So put the Hummer/SUV/MPV/big-ass-American-car in the garage permanently and get out their and walk. It might even be good for you. And if you're into that sort of thing praying mightn't be a bad idea either.
All levity aside, scientists have been surprised to find that the levels of atmospheric CO2 is increasing much faster than predicted and that mankind might little or no time to address the problem. The research suggests that rising temperatures may be making oceans and forests less able to absorb the greenhouse gas with grave consequences.
So put the Hummer/SUV/MPV/big-ass-American-car in the garage permanently and get out their and walk. It might even be good for you. And if you're into that sort of thing praying mightn't be a bad idea either.
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