The current debate on Global Warming illustrates just how ignorant the masses are of epistemology and scientific induction. Every assertion which fits their preconceived notions is instantly afforded factual status without any further inquiry or debate. When met with conflicting…
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Who is saving the coral reefs? Coral reefs are endangered worldwide and are threatened by stress and disease. Corals are also dying at an alarming rate. It wasn’t till about the 1970s that scientists began to notice the condition of…
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To Name a Hurricane Katrina, Rita, Andrew, Dean, Inez, Wilma. Simple, familiar names forever linked to the formidable strength and utter devastation of hurricanes. The word hurricane is derived from “Hurakan,” who was the Mayan creation god of storms and…
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The main thing is to be prepared and don’t panic. You will have plenty of time to get out of the hurricane path without undue stress and panic by being prepared and planning ahead of time. Keep in mind that…
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Coral reef diseases have become more common as stresses on reefs increase. The causative organism is known only for a handful of these diseases, and those organisms were identified relatively recently. Most coral diseases are named for their appearance –…
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Using weather control is a dangerous and selfish way to protect our people. When one human being deliberately acts in a way that they know will take a life they are committing murder. Whether it is a gun, a car,…
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In the classical philosopher’s dilemma, there is a runaway train which, if allowed to continue on its current path, will kill hundreds of people when it hits the buffers. However, it is possible to divert its course so that, when…
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The environment, scientists who study it have their own opinions on what is going on with it. There is enough information that the environment like everything else does certain things in cycles. This is where there is differences of opinion…
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Lightning is very deadly. In fact according to the National Weather Service it is responsible for an average of 62 deaths and 300 documented injuries a year over the past 30 years in the United States. This is second only…
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To prepare for a hurricane you will need supplies and some basic tools. First of all you must realize that if a hurricane merely passes your area there will still be gusts of wind that can blow trees down on…
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