However, science has shown us that the earth is a planet of cycles. From the molecular level to the population of flora and fauna to weather patterns the earth is involved in copious cycles designed to sustain life and its quality. When my father was in high school there were fears of another ice age. 30 years later the worry is extreme heat due to the accumulation of gases produced from fossil fuels- as well as many other factors. One cannot deny the fact that the earth is a few degrees warmer than 30 years ago... yet one also cannot deny science and world trends. Therefore one must conclude that this recent warming is but a cycle of nature designed to sustain life.
Nevertheless that has not been the case. Rather mass fear has been fueled by the farce conclusions of a politician, not a scientist, resulting in hysteria. What is more, those who should know the truth and defend it, scientists, have neglected their field. As a result they too have reached faulty conclusions and add their respected voices to the lie making it all the more dangerous.
What is the harm one may ask. People are creating a cleaner earth and a more healthy atmosphere for future generations to enjoy. True. But that is only one piece to the puzzle. What about the world's farmers who have faithfully been feeding the world since time began- especially in the age of globalization. For as long as they have been working they have received little recognition or compensation. Today though with the source of most biofuels being crops: corn, rice, sugar cane etc. the demand and price of those commodities has risen, giving farmers an opportunity to finally "strike it rich." Therefore those who were already raising those biofuel crops are shifting their focus onto such and those who were not already involved are now running to take a stake in the new oil fields. This is worldwide.
With new demand from the biofuel sector and fewer crops dedicated towards consumption there has consequently been a sharp rise in the price of food- one of mankind's most basic needs. In addition there is less excess; ergo there is less to give or sell to poor nations and countries undergoing war, famine etc. The drive to create clean fuel has resulted in a shortage of human fuel. This may be fine for the fortunate few in developed countries but it is at the cost of the less fortunate.
One perceived problem has resulted in a much greater and more important actual problem. Am I blaming Al Gore? In part yes- he was after all a major contributor to this problem as is evidenced by his Nobel(?) Peace(?) Prize. There are however many scientists involved who perhaps have an even greater responsibility to the world. Being involved in science and the statistics thereof they has all the tools needed to discover and defend the truth. Sadly little has been done.
Is there a solution then? Is there hope? Absolutely. He's called God and He will never allow the world to waste away at the hands of its stewards. One of the preventions put in place are those cycles previously mentioned. God is also personally involved in directing the health of earth. Then we as stewards also have a responsibility to take care of the world... and its inhabitants... poor and rich, weak and strong etc. Renewable sources of energy should be explored and employed, biofuels should continue (with restrictions on crop allocation aimed at ensuring plenty of food for every person), fossil fuels too should continue. The best solution is a combination and reasonable use of all possible means.
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