Comments by "Hugh Jorgan" (@HughJorgan1) on "New climate change report issues stark warning" video.

  1. Yes... good old nature. Often forgotten in the discussion on climate. Our 4 billion year-old rock is influenced by major factors beyond our control, such as tectonic activity, wind patterns, solar radiation and the natural carbon cycle. In addition, there's been interesting information recently of the influence on climate of our solar system's position in our Galactic disk. While we need to be far more responsible it's also important to look at the big picture.
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  2. Yep, the earth's climate is changing. Just as its done for over 4 billion years. Influenced by major factors beyond our control, such as tectonic activity, wind patterns, solar radiation and the natural carbon cycle. In addition, there's been interesting information recently of the influence on climate of our solar system's position in our Galactic disk. While we need to be FAR more responsible with pollution and carbon emissions, we need to realize these other major factors. And realize we only have accurate weather data for less than 200 years (on a 4+ billion year old earth). And we only have good data on storm strength, ocean and land temperatures, rainfall, etc for much less than that. While we can use ice cores, tree rings, geology and other methods to look farther back, it's difficult to come up with detailed comparisons. I also see many people falling for the term "record" for weather events. You never see the news and climate alarmists add much needed qualifiers for calling an event a "record". For example, we only a good understanding of hurricane strength from about *1880 til now. And, of course, satellite technology is less than 30 years old. (source: *GFDL). I just think it's important to look at the big picture with respect to climate change rather than focus on a small number of factors. And always take the word "record" with proper context.
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  3. John Johnson, While we need to be far more responsible with respect to pollution, I can't disagree with your overall premise. Many tend to forget that 99% of species that have existed have gone extinct. While we can safely say humans are (by far) the most advanced of species, we're on a fragile planet that's experienced multiple mass-extinction events. And while we can safely say our sun will eventually explode and obliterate what's left of the earth, including any remaining life*....I can't imagine a scenario where our species will come close to surviving that long. Far too many variables. ("*those with a god-delusion may think otherwise. Maybe a future "Noah" comes back to save all animals besides humans, who will suffer god's wrath and be "created" once again...:/
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  4. The Dems need unreasonable fear to win elections. In 2016 it was "Vote Democrat or you'll be deported". And since the country is doing excellent and Trump and the GOP doing a great job, the Dems (and biased media) are really ramping up propaganda prior to the Midterms. Again, they can't win elections without unreasonable fear. Some of the new scare tactics could be described as: "Vote Democrat to save the planet". Or "Vote Democrat to save women from abuse". And of course, they'll trot out the old standards such as "Vote Democrat to prevent racism". smh And unbelievably, many appear to be once again falling for the tactic. When will the left realize unreasonable fear is very unhealthy.
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