Posted by: Master Chef
Posted by: Drunky1993
What is so damn hard to comprehend?
The science behind it, OP. Most people don't understand that the "greenhouse effect" is a function of simple chemistry involving bond dipoles in atoms. The argument for human-affected global warming must also reference the difference between man-made (anthropogenic) and natural sources. The Earth does warm and cool, and to some effect that is because of climate patterns, or biological diversity, but the most recent phenomenon we're seeing is anything but natural.
You clearly have a better understanding of the science behind than I do. I simply took courses in high school related to chemistry, environment and biology (Honors, A.P, A.P) and that's it. It must be some psychological thing. They don't want to believe it. That's what i'm concluding here. A mix of ignorance, sure, but the former for sure.
Fear could probably lend a hand in our demise. It's funny since logically you would want to correct a wrong to save yourself. Individuals probably feel useless, hopeless about this giant situation. So they just ignore it completely.
It's kind of like the voting dilemma. People think their vote is meangingless. If everyone thinks that, then good luck with democracy. But if everyone thinks their vote DOES matter, boy that would make a difference in an election.
Fasces: strength through unity.
[Edited on 12.04.2012 7:07 PM PST]