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[James Deuce]

Okay, so we are in a warming cycle as described by "Augie Auer"...

How is this going to effect on human life? (Do I need to buy an air-con or a heater?)

From the planet's perspective it doesn't matter. It's just a series of responses to stimuli that are not just contained within the ecosphere of the planet. The biggest influence on our weather is the Sun closely followed by the moon.

Human life isn't that important. The panic about global warming is largely fueled by the conceit that we're important in the overall scheme of things, and the subtext of our personal imperative to "survive".

There were methane breathing organisms on this planet once upon a time and they helped change the atmosphere to the current composition at their own expense.

In the short term you'll need air-con more than anything else. In the medium term you'll be needing a heater.

[degrom]

LOL... you know how we are(Humans). If we can change things to make it easy for our self,we will. Wonder what will happen if we change how the planet cycle works. (I get the idea we will create a bigger mess!!!)

[Black Bandit]

Looks nice!!! Is it available for buying yet? Any websites with more pictures and info?

Nah, it's just a concept. Seen it in an edition of Popular Science magazine. At this stage it's just somebody's wet dream.

I guess there are so many issues with generating enough power for electric cars it's difficult to imagine how a fleet of them could be supported. With the current structure it would simply mean burning more coal but I would hope that in the longer term smarter solutions will be established. Power generation doesn't need to generate more polution. Seen a show recently - in Belgium (I think) where they are testing mini wind generators. These can be fitted to every building to subsidise the electrical requirements of the buildings and even feed back into the grid if there's a surplus. They run in very gentle breezes and even take advantage of the air currents generated by large tower blocks present in cities.