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Black and White, Up and Down, but Red and Green? Most people think that if you are a “Red” person, you’re not going to live when the world becomes “Red.” Just so you all know, on the color wheel, red is across from green. A “Green” person is truly a“Green” person. A “Red” person is truly an “anti “Green” person.” The world is turning red so fast.

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wigiantarctica709 A DISCUSSION I WOULD LIKE EVERYONE TO READ 1 Nov 30 2009, 3:57 PM EST by April_13
Thread started: Nov 27 2009, 10:16 AM EST  Watch
Climate gate controversy...
Result: Scientists' emails hacked

As you might have seen on the news or in the papers, scientists are saying climate change has stalled because the planet hasn't heated in a decade. (?) However, others believe this is only propaganda and fraud coming from non-believers of the climate crisis. They were right. A CNN story revealed how people hacked scientists' emails to spread the rumor. HOWEVER, people are saying THAT is propaganda. (Very confusing story)
Basically they are denying the emails were hacked. It is a circle of controversy.

I personally agree with CNN, for there is strong evidence of global warming. But, of course, that's just me. :-)

What are your thoughts?
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wigiantarctica709 What are your thoughts on the Cash for Clunkers program? 3 Nov 30 2009, 3:54 PM EST by April_13
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If you don't know what it is, basically if you have a "clunker" (gas guzzler) you are able to trade it in to be recycled for an eco-friendly car for thousands $ off.
Want more info?
See more at www.cars.gov
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wigiantarctica709 GREEN HEART AWARDS!! :-) 0 Nov 27 2009, 10:34 AM EST by wigiantarctica709
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It's that time of year! In case you don't know, the Green Heart Awards recognize the greenest people, places, companies/businesses, and cars. If you would like to nominate, visit the page Polls and Voting, and nomination forms will be posted within the next few days. Nomination period ends December 30th. Thank you!
Thebigcooldown Feedback 6 Oct 30 2009, 7:51 PM EDT by April_13
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We want your feedback on our community. What do you like? What do you not like? Everything! Feel free to open up to us in this thread!
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GeneralGuy *Sigh 4 Jul 15 2009, 9:38 AM EDT by askme??
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I don't mean to crash the party... and I don't want to start fighting. There is no plausible evidence that global warming is unnatural. The magnetic field was just at its peak... it's slowing down. Of course, pollution is still a problem I agree with that. But I believe Global Warming is actually part of a cycle. We were at global warming and now we're going into global cooling. It will get darker, and the polar ice caps will re-expand. I have no intentions of fighting, I just want to debate what you guys think about it.
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wigiantarctica709 New Homepage 5 Aug 28 2009, 9:28 PM EDT by April_13
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Please give us your feedback. Do you like it? Does it need to be changed? We'd LOVE to hear from you! :-)

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scienceman009 Registered Users 3 Jul 29 2009, 10:04 PM EDT by April_13
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Everyone, don't you think that our site is kind of boring to registered users? I mean, there is nothing really to do. You can read green tips, which is kind of boring. Our editorials never get added to. The you page really does not have much activity and after you vote on a poll, nothing really happens. So, does anyone have any ideas on how to make this site better for registered users? Or do any registered users want to confirom the info. in this thread? Then just reply!
Thanks,

~eRICK
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scienceman009 Projects 0 Jul 27 2009, 11:09 AM EDT by scienceman009
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We need to help the planet more than just making a website and talking about the planet. That is why we have the projects page! Check it out!
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