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peacefuljeff
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Two of the most important things ...

Posted on 11 Nov 2009 13:54

Two of the most important things I learned in university are:  "Figures never lie, but liars sure can figure," and "If you torture the data long enough, eventually it will confess."  As a climate change volunteer organizer for two years, I've worked hard to understand what 350ppm, 80% by 2050, and other climate numbers esoterica REA...

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rebirth_1308
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Climate change in my country is ...

Posted on 12 Nov 2009 16:31

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Climate change in my country is not interested in a way that best. All things ready toxic waste into rivers or seas. Sewing machines without concern.


Pro Oxygen
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I generally like reading your posts ...

Posted on 13 Nov 2009 07:30

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I generally like reading your posts, this one in particular. 



A key thing to mention up front is that 80% by 2050 (relative to 1990) is part of the target to reduce global emissions by 50% by 2050.  



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hurley891
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Couldnt agree more....

Posted on 19 Nov 2009 13:04

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I strongly agree with the idea of portraying the problems of climate change to the public in a more user friendly matter. I am studying for a degree in environmental conservation and im currently in my third year.After three yearsI am almost sick to death of reading these 'targets' laid out by politicians changing from place to place and orga...

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