Global Warming Siren

Global warming and decreasing glacier ice have long been a topic of the climate change believers and disbelievers. A new satellite being launched today in Europe will allow scientists to measure the thickness of ice from space.

CryoSat 2, the name given to the satellite by the European Space Agency, will be the only satellite in space that can provide ice measurement with such detail. Many of the satellites predecessors were able to provide extremely valuable and shocking information to scientists about the shrinking polar ice caps, however none of these orbiters are still in operation.

The satellite will orbit approximately 447 miles above earth for an expected 3-5 years, providing measurements on fixed and floating ice down within 1 centimeter of actual thickness (amazing!).

The Kenyan government has appropriated $6.6 million to supply solar panels to rural regions that to this day still do not have electricity.

The pilot project, costing $3.6 million will allow remote communities to enjoy more modern medical care, better education tools, and entertainment.

Kenya has long been a consumer of solar powered lamps, flashlights, and even hot water heaters. The government has set a goal to be 100% dependent on renewable energy by 2012.

I think it’s somewhat awesome that pre-industrial revolution countries can leap frog past the pollution straight into renewable power. Now if we could just break our bad habit.

Author and Climate Change activist Jonathan Neal speaks out about the dangers of climate changing, and what must be done to save the planet right now. He discusses the difficulties with politics, oil companies, and greed when trying to implement solutions.

The United Nations has decided to build their first 80,000 sq ft global warming research facility on top of a toxic dump in San Francisco. The center is expected to cost $20 million if it comes in on budget, with the main beneficiary being Lennar Corp.

Hunters Point Shipyard, a once toxic eye sore near the Bay, is being converted into a Green Campus, attracting academics from local colleges and institutions.

Community groups and venture capital funds are putting time and money on the line to make sure the center is built. Most locals in the area support the new Compact Center, although there’s been some resistance to the planned facility from various groups.

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