CACA: Is it Our New Climate Destiny?

In summary, the idea of catastrophic anthropogenic climate alternation (CACA) is better than Anthropogenic global warming (AGW). Some people like CACA better than AGW because it has a similar sound to Anthropogenic global warming (AGW). However, the main problem with CACA is that it will sound silly to French speakers.
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I got this great idea. It came to me. Instead of Anthropogenic global warming (AGW), we should call it catastrophic anthropogenic climate alternation (CACA). :cool: Do we like this one better or should we stick with AGW? I personally like CACA better. Maybe I'll use it instead. :biggrin: Reminds me of the Dark Tower. In the book series, they say Ka is a wheel, Ka is destiny, and Ka is also your history. Your history is your destiny: many if not all of the Earth (and the universe)'s systems are cyclic in nature, and are bound to repeat themselves. Maybe not perfectly the same, but things tend to fall into place, into a cyclic order.
 
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He he he ... CACA fit's in so many ways, whether you believe in it or not (I incidentally, believe we're effecting climate change). AGW is increasingly believed to be a misnomer, as everyone is not focused on climate change rather than "warming", but whatever you call it if we don't get a hold on it we'll be in deep caca. It's all caused by people spewing caca in the air, and the largest contributor is thought by some to be Cattle based farts (gaseous caca). Most of all, the whole controversy over climate change has devolved into a pile of verbal caca, supported and denied largely by meaningless statistics, or in other words: caca.
 
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Caca is a perfect decription of your idea.

I think this is good for GD.
 
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I think caca is very apt, the Welsh use that term to describe any thing that is not up to standard, may be not the same spelling but it sounds the same, so the theory of AGW is caca.
 
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Let me just tell you that CACA will sound very, very silly to french hears :smile:
 

Related to CACA: Is it Our New Climate Destiny?

1. What is "CACA" and how does it relate to climate change?

"CACA" is an acronym for "Carbon-Adjusted Climate Anomaly," which is a measure of the change in Earth's average temperature due to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. This term highlights the role of carbon emissions in driving climate change and its potential impact on our future climate.

2. How does "CACA" differ from other measures of climate change?

"CACA" is unique in that it takes into account the role of carbon emissions in driving climate change, whereas other measures such as global temperature anomalies may not explicitly consider this factor. Additionally, "CACA" provides a more accurate representation of the impact of human activities on the climate system.

3. Is "CACA" a reliable indicator of future climate trends?

While "CACA" is a useful measure for understanding the impact of carbon emissions on the climate, it should not be solely relied upon as an indicator of future climate trends. Other factors such as natural variability and feedback mechanisms also play a significant role in shaping our climate's future.

4. Can "CACA" be used to assess the effectiveness of climate change policies?

Yes, "CACA" can be a useful tool for evaluating the effectiveness of climate change policies. By tracking changes in "CACA" over time, we can assess whether our efforts to reduce carbon emissions are having a positive impact on the climate and adjust our policies accordingly.

5. How can individuals and communities help reduce "CACA" and mitigate its effects?

To reduce "CACA" and mitigate its effects, individuals and communities can take actions such as reducing their carbon footprint, supporting renewable energy sources, and advocating for effective climate change policies. Small changes at the individual level can add up to make a significant impact on reducing carbon emissions and our overall "CACA."

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