It has been over a week since we had our book club meeting and I have been slacking in writing about it.
Well, the author makes a valiant effort to convince us of impending doom and gloom with massive data (from ancient history and future predictions). We all know global warming is happening and we need to do all we can to save the environment. But what we don’t know for sure is how much of it is human contribution and how much a natural phenomenon. The imminent apocalypse is determined by computer calculations based upon lot of assumptions and extrapolations. It is possible it all may come to pass but it is also likely that other hitherto unknown factors come into play to alter the outcome, as the author has given examples of happening in the past.
Just a side remark: the hottest temperature occurred in Al Azizia,libya 58C (136F) recorded on Sept 13, 1922, long before ‘global warming’ became a familiar phrase.
Regardless, while our government is still contemplating to join the world community to accept its share of responsibility for the global warming, here are some common sense things we can do.
. Walk or ride bike whenever we can.
. Use energy efficient light bulbs and appliances
. If possible organize errands - trip to the library, grocery store, the video store,
etc such that you make one trip instead of several.
. Maximize right turns when running errands and see if you can synchronize your driving with green traffic lights. Buy the next car a hybrid or electric.
There is lot more at this web site:
Next Book:
Paul brought a list of great books and we selected The Turning by David Korten. In Paul’s words: A look at the empire and how to transform it into an earth community. The book generated a great following with groups throughout the world establishing communities to follow his recommendations.
Change in meeting day:
Instead of first Thursday we’ll meet on the last Thursday, July 26.
Ps. can any one figure out how many trees Tonya needs to plant to compensate for her share of contribution to the global warming. Please let her know so that she can have guilt free sleep at night
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