John Coleman slams global warming (4 of 4)

The founder of The Weather Channel speaks out against global warming. See coverage of the 2008 International Conference on Climate Change in The New American magazine:
http://thenewamerican.com/node/7933
http://thenewamerican.com/node/7523

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News & Politics

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• global
• warming
• coleman

[Noodleydoo]

I listen to this man and feel ashamed of my generation. He is grounded, intelligent, and unbiased--I don't think people my age and younger are even capable of being that way anymore. Bravo, Mr Coleman

[Tesselator]

Me too!!

And wow, what a strong ending!  Great 4-part series! Thanks for this!

[odunne2]

it's all good EXCEPT the comments on nuclear power. it is not practical. requires government waivers from liability to even operate economically. it's the most centralized corrupt power source in the world.

ironically nuclear power is the main driver for this global warming bs. there is money to be made in carbon regulation. but probably even more to be made in nuclear if the plan is implemented.

[jburr36]

Global Warming is nothing more than a tool that proponents of a 1 world government, anti-capitalists, and proponents of massive wealth redistribution flocked to after the fall of the soviet union destroyed the prospects of progression of communism. The so called solutions to global warming is the exact same agenda as those who propose the 1 world government and anticapitalists who demand massive wealth redistribution. A consensus on global warming existed before any science was ever proposed.

[pucksterz12]

So far here in San Diego this is the coolest and rainiest May that I can remember in 40 years. What does this mean? Absolutley nothing. Everything is relative. Maybe we had a brief run of good weather for the past half century which was the norm. Maybe the new norm is cool and wet. Would rather have that than hot and dry. So stop all of the whinning in San Diego about not having perfect weather 365 days a year. This is great!

[LeonSkottKennedey]

@qsteveens sorrie but global wariming ist a lie. W(v)alkan erupted und relasedd morr CO2 than all av Human historie.

[couldntcareanyway]

The US didn't pioneer nuclear power, the first nuclear power station was in Scotland!

[qsteveens]

@Protege .

SOME economic abuses will occur as they do and have always - see human nature/condition.

First of all, I am no expert in the many fields of study required to give me sufficient understanding of issues. I don't kid myself nor will I kid you. Cap and Trade MAY be the best solution. It sounds like it has the best chance of success. The only other option I know is a carbon tax and that just doesn't appear to be achievable, practical, or fair.

Read Al Gore's new book - Our Choice

[Protege385]

@qsteveens So you agree that poor countries will squander funds we will send them (and are sending them currently) and you agree that cap and trade "addresses many economic inequities" as you put it. Do you support Cap and Trade? If not, what do you think could be a solution to global warming (assuming it is a real thing, that humans are causing).

[qsteveens]

@Protege385.

 Poor countries aren't as flexible as we are to make the necessary changes. It is up to us to lead the way.

Sure, I fully accept that there will be abuses by those that rule with an iron hand. It is expected. Some will get rich doing so. But again, what is the goal and how do we best achieve it? Cap and Trade addresses many economic inequities while a carbon tax, although it may sound much simpler, doesn’t. I'm open for ideas so long as they do the job.

[Protege385]

@qsteveens So, your rebuttal of my point was . . . ???? You rebutted the video, not what I said. Many on the right believe that the UN's involvement is mostly based around taking money from rich countries and funneling it to poor countries. The leaders of the poor countries do not put the money to good use. If you think that is untrue, then I'm at a loss for words.

[qsteveens]

@Protege385 .

So let me get this right. You think that dictators should be able to determine the health of our future generations' only habitat? Know about international trade? Do I really need to get into that?

The overriding point I try to make posting here is that john coleman is NOT an expert in the field so his opinion should not be given ANY weight.

Try reading what the experts have to say then decide how best to address the crisis. Defeatism would be ignorant and irrational.