Hundreds of millions to suffer from melting ice, UN warns - AFP

[Eugene]

Source: Agence France-Presse

Hundreds of millions to suffer from melting ice, UN warns

by Gwladys Fouche
Mon Jun 4, 3:07 PM ET

TROMSOE, Norway (AFP) - The melting of the Earth's ice has
accelerated in recent decades, an alarming phenomenon that could
affect hundreds of millions of people across the world, the United
Nations warned in a report on Monday.

"The futures of hundreds of millions of people across the world will
be affected by declines in snow cover, sea ice, glaciers, permafrost
and lake ice," the Global Outlook for Ice and Snow report, published
on the eve of World Environment Day, said.

"Impacts are likely to include significant changes in the availability
of water supplies for drinking and agriculture, rising sea levels
affecting low lying coasts and islands and an increase in hazards
such as subsidence of currently frozen land," it said.

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The melting of the ice and snow is not only a consequence of
global warming, it is also an accelerating factor, researchers
presenting the report in the Norwegian Arctic town of Tromsoe
said.

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Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070604/sc_afp/unenvironmentclimate_070604190731

[KT2000]

1. The fences

at the border with Mexico are more likely being built for the refugee crisis that will happen for sure.
I recall someone recommending a fence at the Canadian border too.
Better rent the video Children of Men and watch the accompnying short film that has discussions about this very thing.

[aquart]

3. We assume people will be coming in.

Not that any of us will be trying to get out.

But exactly how do we plan to handle our displaced coastal populations as they look for food and shelter inland...? How do we plan to deal with our interior population when the tornadoes destroy their homes for the hundredth time, and the wheat won't grow?

We are pretending that nothing will change HERE. But that ain't necessarily so.

[KT2000]

4. The discussion of the philosphers

etc. on the short film with Children of Men have painted a less than rosy picture. It will definitely change here and everywhere.
Where are we headed now? Survival of the wealthiest.
What are some current trends? Building fences, barriers and hiring private security for wealthy neighborhoods.
Think of all the "innovations" in our society since 9/11. Transportation is becoming more controlled.

Bush may be fighting the acceptance of global warming but you better believe he has advisors keeping him up to date. It's just that we are looking for a leader who will stop it and save us all. We have in power, the elite who wish only to save themselves.

[aquart]

5. Ah, you see the financial structure as remaining intact.

Maybe so.

[KT2000]

6. No I don't

I believe that people of the elite class are mentally ill and out of touch with reality. They are sociopaths.
They believe themselves to be separate from the rest of us.
They believe their own lies.
They harbor delusions that include the fantasy that they are safe from all danger - they are superior to others and therefore will not experience hardship.
They believe mightily in the power of their money - they can buy themselves out of just about anything.
IMHO - Their financial structure will eventually collapse.

[Captain_Nemo]

2. The next president must be able to deal with/solve this problem.

There is no more wiggle room in American politics for voting for a president who is someone "they want to have a beer with" or a person who can "connect with people."
This is all about solving the pressing problems that face us.