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Mother Nature Rooting For Gas Prices to Climb Higher

Topic Author: Karin Goodhue

Posted: 7:11 PM Jun 9, 2008

Replies Posted: 20 comments

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Mother Nature Rooting For Gas Prices to Climb Higher

Whether you have seen the documentary with Al Gore, listened to the news or just stepped outside, you know that Mother Earth has been getting hotter. People can call global warming a myth, but there’s no reason it should be 100° in early June for a whole week, nonetheless. We, as residents of Earth, are slowly destroying our planet. Yes, there are many citizens who partake in the steps suggested to help lower the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, but there are still a lot of people who simply don’t care.

Our planet gives us a lot of resources that sustain life. Why don’t we give back to her? We should know that it’s better to drive less in order to help the fragile atmosphere, but unfortunately a lot of people don’t think that way. If it’s not directly affecting them, who cares? But now, it is. Gas prices have reached a historically high price of $4 a gallon. This price is finally forcing people to question the amount they drive. WITN posted a web poll asking viewers if the high gas prices would affect the way they drive. 85% of responses answered yes.

People are driving less because fuel prices are becoming unaffordable. They are carpooling, taking public transit, buying fuel-efficient cars. It’s so sad that this is what had to happen for the majority of citizens to actually do something, and what is even sadder is that they don’t realize that they are doing it for a much bigger cause. Who knew that the cost of gas would actually help Mother Earth? It’s the “Inconvenient Truth” of our economy and gas prices.

I hope readers remember this when fuel prices go back down…if they go back down. Drive less because you should, not because you can’t afford it.

To find out what else you can do to help the planet, visit this link and watch the minute-long video I directed which illustrates six easy steps to do your part. And drop a comment here to let me know how you’re helping the planet. Thanks for reading.

http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=18291572

Posted by: Alphadog Location: Hatteras
I agree. Drive less if you can. Be responsible stewards of the planet we share. Don't be wasteful. That being said, the cult that is "global warming" has a history and people should know what it is. In the 70s, the "experts" predicted an ice age and demanded government action. In the 90s it was global warming...now it's "climate change"...a ridiculous chicken little scare tactic that is unarguable. Of course the climate changes. It always has, and it always will. More and more scientist are becoming sceptical of the "facts" Mr. Gore has pushed as doctine of this new religion. His science simply doesn't hold up. We will lose our freedom as we know it if we give up our industry. That is exactly what we have been choking to death...not our planet, but our ability to provide for our people and protect the world from the bad guys. We should become energy independent...period. Use oil now, but force the issue. The real denial is believing we can do without oil.

Posted by: Spike Location: Bath
Global Warming doesn't necessarily mean that the world is ending anytime soon, and that is not even suggested in this blog. It's about driving less being beneficial for the environment and high gas prices directly affecting that. No need to get worked up because no one is wrong. And by the way, Froto needs to actually read Tolkien, because it's spelled F-R-O-D-O.

Posted by: Froto Location: The Shire
Bilbo... you can't have your ring back!

Posted by: agree with not that hot Location: fountain
NOT THAT HOT, i agree completley!!!...one little heat wave does not spell the end of the world. look back thru history and u'll see that the earth frequently goes through cycles of hot/cold weather, just as we go through cycles of active hurricane and little hurricane activity...for those of you who think the end of the world is coming, all i can say is that i hope u have saved your rations from the Y2K panic froma few years ago..since that was the last fictional fiasco built up by the media.

Posted by: Captain Planet I recycle. And carpooling definitely helps out the planet and the pocket. Go Team!

Posted by: lisa jackson Location: grimesland
i feel that everytime i pull up to the gas tank i take it up the "tail pipe" and all i can do is grin and take it.

Posted by: Cheers for It's Here, Deal with IT! Location: Doesn't matter
It's Here Deal with IT, Cheers to you... my mouth dropped at the comment Not that Hot left... just goes to show how some people don't want to open their eyes to see what WE ALL are doing to this precious planet. Not so Hot is actually a perfect name for this person... "not so hot" logic, "not so hot" personality, "not so hot" outlook... I could go on forever. Not so hot, open your eyes!!

Posted by: It's Here, Deal with IT! Location: The World
I can see someone is a non-believer, Not that Hot! Look at the stats - record high temps are not the only reason to explain global warming, but what about the ice caps, the fact that polar bears are going extinct, or the giant wildfire in Eastern NC, the biggest we've ever had! Increase in wildfires is another effect of global warming. Maybe you should do a little bit more research, Not That Hot! Or just go back to destroying the planet, since you seem to be better suited at that.

Posted by: Not That Hot! Location: Greenville
One heat wave does not make Global Warming! Just as one cold snap does not mean global cooling. Perhaps you're better suited to directing than making claims on global warming.

Posted by: Stephen Location: Greenville
"Drive less because you should, not because you can’t afford it." This will help save our beautiful planet! Great Blog!

Posted by: Lee Location: Winterville, NC
All I can say is "Its a good thing I work form Home!"

Posted by: Donna Location: Lindenhurst
We're doing a research study on product sustainability and we as consumers will dictate what the manufacturers do to respond to our needs. We need to continue to communicate that we need less so life can go on longer and healthier for generations to come! Good insight!

Posted by: George Location: Charlotte
Bilbo, I think your right, people will not remember this when the price goes down. No need to worry its not going down. Yes it is human nature to beat the system, and yes to bad for us... for the bottom line is that life is sustained by this planet and the human race has its head buried, you know were, and they are killing themselves. I could list hundreds of ways! Some immediate and some will take time. Mother nature will balance life on this planet so it can live and all those non-caring souls will be crying why didn't we do something about it. The video gives good insights into what we can do to help. Meanwhile fuel prices are not going to do down, the temperature is not going down, your electric bill is not going down, and neither is fuel. All the costs of production are driven by the cost of energy which is going up. We can only slow it down its effect on the enviornment. Everyone needs to watch the video and do thier part to help slow it down!

Posted by: Bilbo Location: Eastern NC
It's really embarrasing and unfortunate that the American people are being "raped" at the pumps daily. And it's not just the pumps anymore, the grocery stores are now having to make up for their costs aswell. It's cheaper to go out to eat than it is to make your own meals at home. As for your statement on folks remembering this when fuel prices go down, I'm going to have say "probably not". The proudest day in America's recent history was September 12, 2000. Why ? and why has it been forgotten today? People don't remember what happend yesterday, they just trying to beat the system as much as the system is beating us. Too bad for us.

Posted by: jay Location: knightdale
so true, I was taught to leave things as you found it

Posted by: Gary Location: Knoxville
very true. i would ride a bike more often if it wasn't so hot outside

Posted by: allison Location: asheville
no matter how small... whatever you do to preserve our earth as we know it will help.

Posted by: Kristy Location: Stem
Makes sense to me! We need to protect this precious planet... great insight!!

Posted by: Ava Location: Matthews, NC
Karin, Excellent commentary and video. Proud of your service and morale desire to change the way we have abused our valuable, and diminishing resources.

Posted by: Jan Location: Greenville
Great Blog!