I found this article to be not only interesting but a little bit confusing! This article talks about how we could actually be making global warming worse because we're trying to clean up the air. A new study shows that aerosols, which are pollutants that go up smokestacks, influence how much carbon dioxide gets taken out of the air by plants and in the ocean. Climate researcher, Natalie Mahowald, says that these aerosols can add nutrients to the air but while in the air, they could change the climate. To me, it's confusing that while we're trying to clean up pollution, in the long run it may not be good for the planet. How do we determine what is best for our society at this present time then?? Confusing!! If you're interested in learning more about global warming, check out this website. The National Wildlife Federation talks about the facts of global warming on different species of animals. It's pretty cool. Also, there is this website that talks about how to make your "carbon footprint" smaller.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Cleaning Up Pollution: Bad For Our Health?
I found this article to be not only interesting but a little bit confusing! This article talks about how we could actually be making global warming worse because we're trying to clean up the air. A new study shows that aerosols, which are pollutants that go up smokestacks, influence how much carbon dioxide gets taken out of the air by plants and in the ocean. Climate researcher, Natalie Mahowald, says that these aerosols can add nutrients to the air but while in the air, they could change the climate. To me, it's confusing that while we're trying to clean up pollution, in the long run it may not be good for the planet. How do we determine what is best for our society at this present time then?? Confusing!! If you're interested in learning more about global warming, check out this website. The National Wildlife Federation talks about the facts of global warming on different species of animals. It's pretty cool. Also, there is this website that talks about how to make your "carbon footprint" smaller.
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confusing is true! i think that its sucks that we try to make our planet a better place, but then it only hurts us later down the road. its a shame that so many toxins can hurt our enviornment and not many people do much about it.
ReplyDeleteWow i had no idea that was even possible. Shows how much i know. Thats so cool and weird that this can actually happen though i would of though the exact opposite. Interesting way of looking at it.
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