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Can this be an Insight for saving glaciers?

06/07/2009 3:28 AM

Friends,

Global warming is making big dent on every part of world, glaciers are shrinking at alarming rates, this is one of good example to ponder.No one knows the exact answer to keep the status-co of these glaciers.But there is always a ray of hope in dark, I wish to draw the attentions of learned CR4 member on one of such story / story that may look minuscule in comparison to the problem but may give some insight for future.Looking forward for your valuable comments.

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06/07/2009 7:15 AM

Ah - I DO love a story about cleverness and making do with what is at hand!

Thanks.

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06/08/2009 9:00 AM

Hear, hear!

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06/07/2009 8:01 AM

Thanks,

Question is can we enlarge receding glaciers with this technique?

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06/08/2009 6:21 PM

Teslafan,

Jesus and Gandhi had a lot in common. They were both great philosophers, pacifists and were killed by their opponents but their philosophies live on!

This is not a religious site. Keep you preaching for the pulpit in your local church please.

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06/09/2009 9:35 AM

Capblanc,

I'm NOT the one with the Jesus/Gandhi tagline at the bottom of my messages. And I beg to differ that there are not religious overtones throughout many of the conversations on various topics here on CR4. What I said was a very short personal testimony, not preaching. My faith defines me, whether at work or at worship and I will not leave it at the door on CR4.

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06/10/2009 3:39 AM

Hi TeslaFan Every one is free to have his own faith and beliefs so long it don't not dismisses faith and beliefs of others.

I would like to tell you that your testimony don't bother me at all, but the only point I wish to make here is the moment you dismisses others(here mahatma Gandhi) means you dismisses god, Isn't this what Jesus told to us. Sorry, being as a non Christan(by birth) I have little know how of Christianity.

Point I want to make is the second part of your testimony is contradictory to first part.

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06/10/2009 9:59 AM

Hello Rakesh,

Historic Biblical Christianity positions itself as exclusive in that the focus of the good news is Christ Jesus himself. This is because He does not point to the truth or seek after truth as Gandhi did throughout his life, but Christ Jesus declares, "I am the Truth".

There is nothing contradictory about saying that Mahatma Gandhi didn't give me eternal life. How are you doing in your quest for release from Samsara?

I am open to continued discussion with you and would be happy to be of service by answering questions you may have about Christianity.

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06/08/2009 9:35 AM

In actual fact my friend, the Earth has NOT warmed since 1998 and has actually been cooling since 2000-2002. The ice at both caps is actually thickening. The so called sea level rise is only 1.8mm per annum max. East Anglia is actually sinking, whilst Scotland is rising. Holland is sinking and Finland is rising. Look up your history, the climate has always changed and there is not a thing we puny humans can do about it but adapt. The strange thing is the "Old Farmers Almanac" and many other long range weather forecasters have known the weather cycles for decades. Besides, and increase in CO2 actually follows a warming event by 800 to 1000 years (the end of the dark ages?). The recent warming event is a direct result of the end of the recent mini ice age and we are now heading to another ice age. So don't fret, it has all happened before and humans survived.

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06/08/2009 1:02 PM

I could not understand why You OT your post? anyway, its always debated, if there is any global warming at all ? And I am sure it can not be decided with individuals wisdom. It needs huge collective effort to monitor and determine if there is any warming and whats are its effect.

Global warming is there or not, fact is glaciers are receding. I am sure you would have seen the story link I provided in original post.

My only question is, can this story give us a direction to prevent the melting of our important glaciers?

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06/10/2009 3:27 AM

G'day,

I think you;ll find that the ice caps and their associated ice coverings are actually thickening and have been sine 2001.

If the Glaciers melt, so what? Have a look at http://www.scotese.com/climate.htm and you'll find that the ice caps are an historical anomaly. It will also show the lack of change on sea level whether there are glaciers or not.

Besides, I think folk above the Arctic Circle would welcome some reduction in the ice so they can actually grow things etc.

So relax my friend, you can't affect nature, just adapt. It saves gray hars.

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06/08/2009 11:15 AM

RAKESH,

I could appreciate your concern on GLOBAL WARMING. As such the awareness on the issue is made popular. As for as concrete solutions are concerned, for the question , whether derived technologically?- I should say we are simply beating the bush. The answer lies in a complex derivation called -sustainable,augment able,low cost,non heat involving,greener means of electricity generation, a total substitute to currently established electricity generation means.This could be supported by cleaner technologies, energy efficiency and fossil fuel consumption restriction for limited applications. At this juncture, as a serious researcher in this context, I could simply say, there are true and reliable hopes viable on the issue, the moment it is ripe, it will be posted soon.

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06/09/2009 1:19 PM

Thank you for your views, Fully agreed, with the point that every minuscule effort that can give some improvements shell be taken in consideration by the global policy makers and implementers,

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06/08/2009 5:09 PM

Oh good Lord, another "global warming" fool. When in grade school in the 50's and 60's my teachers told us that another ice age was imminent. Yes dear hearts the dinosaurs are coming back because the weather is cooling off. We are seeing and throwing ourselves into panic over nothing more than normal statistical variations in climate.

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06/09/2009 11:49 AM

A fool is someone who dismisses "possibilities". Fools do not make good engineers.

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06/09/2009 5:52 AM

How interesting. According to another article in New Scientist articial glaciers were being constructed all around the southwest side of the himalayas for centuries, including countries such as Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afganistan, Tajikistan. It's good to see that Northern India has methodically joined the game. The use of guiding farrows for process automation is highly rewarding.

There are many simple projects that can be undertaken to create sustainable sources of water. People however, might diregard inovative ideas, showing disbilief and adhession to their current life patterns.

Another example is small islands with lack of mountains and therefore lack of drinking water. Methods have illustrated continuous production of de-salted water using simple the power of the sun and basic construction materials. Nevertheless, people and local goverments are not motivated enough to save themselves from the struggle.

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06/09/2009 1:21 PM

Thank you for putting your voice,

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#17

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06/17/2009 3:59 PM

rakesh semwal

we need a way to help folk like Chewang Norphel in his work,any suggestions,how do we get his work to the attention of the major charities and governments?

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