Devastation linked to global warming [?]

[Ivan Seeking]

Devastation linked to global warming [?]

Scientists are claiming that the unprecedented ferocity and frequency of the hurricanes that have battered the Caribbean this year can be blamed on one factor: the unexpectedly warm water that has been building up in the Atlantic over the past year.

But some leading US meteorologists reject the idea that this heating is in turn directly linked to global warming. The real villain is the great ocean conveyor belt that ferries warm water from the Equator to the poles, they say. Man-made climate change is a peripheral issue.[continued]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/naturaldisasters/story/0,7369,1302849,00.html

 

[Tide]

Did you know that 16 of the worst hurricanes struck the Caribbean in the 17th century as recorded by Spanish conquistadors - before the industrial revolution was even a gleam in a capitalist's eye and even before Adam Smith himself was born? Heck, Priestley wouldn't even make his discovery of oxygen and plant use of carbon dioxide for another hundred years! :-)

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/kingston/0321010011.html

The Sun may yet be implicated in global warming!

 

[ravenprp]

The devastation linked to global warming is a serious issue that cannot be ignored. While some may argue that the recent hurricanes in the Caribbean are solely caused by the warm water in the Atlantic, it is important to acknowledge that this warming is a result of human activities that contribute to climate change. The great ocean conveyor belt may play a role in redistributing warm water, but it is ultimately the increase in greenhouse gas emissions that is causing the Earth's temperature to rise and oceans to warm. It is imperative that we address the root cause of global warming and take action to reduce our carbon footprint in order to prevent further devastation and protect our planet for future generations. Denying the link between global warming and natural disasters is not only irresponsible, but it also undermines the urgent need for action. Let us work together to mitigate the effects of climate change and create a more sustainable future.