Global Warming is just like it sounds. The earth is rapidly heating up, and the surface temperature may soon approach dangerous levels. It's the most pressing issue we as a species have to deal with, and if we don't do something soon, it might be too late. Ok cool, so if that's global warming, then what is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is what is causing global warming. When certain gasses are released into the atmosphere they trap heat on the surface of the earth, causing it to heat up. Wait now, so the greenhouse effect is bad?
Yeah. But essentially it's turning the world into a giant greenhouse?
Essentially, yes. How is that a bad thing? I've been in greenhouses before, they're beautiful. Plants, flowers, couples holding hands, butterflies fluttering majestically. A whole world like that sounds awesome.
No, no, it's not like that. It will eventually cause the earth to heat to a point where it will no longer be able to sustain life. Everything on the planet will die. Steph, I hate to burst your bubble, but that doesn't happen in Greenhouses
Well… It doesn't. It happens in forest fires. Or maybe ovens. Why not the Oven Effect?
It's just a name. Or something intimidating? Call it the Nazi-Fire-Worms effect!
What? You'd stop idling your car if you thought you were going to get Nazi-Fire-Worms.
I can't do anything about the name. I didn't make it up. No, I suppose you didn't. It was probably that guy, what's his name… Tipper's husband?
Are we going to get back on topic? Oh yeah, your little global warming thing. So what are you guys doing to help curb global hotness? Our main goal is to educate…get people in the habit of recycling, using public transport, walking whenever possible. Things like that.Are you guys planning on doing anything about NASCAR?
Not that I know of, why? Seriously? That should be priority number one. It's just a bunch of rednecks tea-bagging mother nature for 500 miles.
I guess you're right. And they're all in their own cars, too! Make them carpool or something. Buses?
I don't think- Well all I'm saying is you could try.
I'll see what we can do. Realistically, what do you think your odds are of turning this trend around?
Well, it's not going to be easy, or quick. There's no quick fix for this. It's going to take a lot of hard work and effort, but I have to believe we can do it. And if we all join together, as a species, and unite for the greater good, we can definitely do it. So we all just have to work together?
That's right. As long as everyone does their part we should be able to save the world. You must've watched a lot of Captain Planet as a kid, eh?
I don't know what that is. Ok, just one more question, what's your opinion of Ashton Kutcher?
Ah, weird question. I'm working on a theory, humor me.
Well, he's not my favorite, but he's been pretty funny in a couple of things- Great. I think we're all done here.PETER WHITE
