Joseph asks…
Does life really matter?
Did the T-Rex alive 65 million years ago think about the kind of world it was leaving behind when it was it was eating another dinosaur? Or even when it was dying. Did it worry that its ofspring would not have enough meat to live?
Why then is humanity so obsessed with environmental issues, recycling and some humans even forgo meat to impress others.
Who cares what happens in a hundred years or even a million. We will all be dust by then. We are tought to care about the environment our ofspring will live in, yet they are not taught to care about the environment we die in.
Pollution and the environment is the next generations problem, not ours. If I die at 45 will my ofspring really care about wether I get 1st class private ticket to the end or a second class budget ticket?
Deppressing thoughts for a 26 year old, but its the truth. The media trains us to care about the next generation, not informing us that all they will want is our money.
The Expert answers:
That question will be debated long after your dead, I’m dead, and still no one will have a definite answer.
Laura asks…
Is recycling glass or plastic better?
I’ve been wondering why there is more plastic than glass in the US. which is better for the environment if it cannot be recycled? which is easier to recycle?
which issue is more important, environmental repercussions or ease of recycling?
The Expert answers:
In terms of the actual process undertaken, glass is more efficiently recycled than plastic. For starters, the only difference in glass is the colour; plastics come in 7 different varieties, all of which must be recycled separately. There is also less energy required to recycle glass.
Obviously recycling everything you can is better than letting it clog up landfill, but the environmental rep[ercussions of using plastic are large and nasty. Stick to glass if you can.
Ruth asks…
not a democrate or republican ..I have options that fall on each side of issues..help with choosing canditate?
Iraq .. Not for immediate withdrawal but willing to set up a plan for working with UN and neighboring countries to provide stability and then gradual reduction of troop with no timetable
Taxes.. No increase in taxes, repeal tax cuts for most wealthy
Gun Control.. No new restrictions on gun control, supports the right to bear arms
Immigration.. border fence and more border security .. plan to tax immigrants and opportunity for citizenship through scheduled plan over a period of 10 years or so
Economic.. Work to keep more jobs in US .. protect US products by reevaluating free trade agreements
Environment.. pro environment ..environmental incentives for companies willing to reduce waste.. reduce greenhouse gas polution .. work to eliminate excessive packaging and plastic bags ..etc
Abortion.. Pro choice .. but limit abortion to only very early in the pregnancy .. or in case of danger to the health of the mother or rape/incest .. provide funding of pro life options
Yes I am very moderate .. I like alot of Obama’s opinions on issues but I disagree with the immediate withdrawal from Iraq .. it would cause a huge power vacuum, more violence, soldiers have died to achieve stability and that would put their sacrifice in vain .. I did not support the Iraq war but leaving now would be only slightly less irresponsible then invading in the first place.
I wouldn’t say I am a democrat, because I do not favor Iraq withdrawal right away, I do not believe in raising taxes for a whole ton of social programs, I do not believe in restricting the right to bear arms, I oppose most abortion practices, I believe in a strong military and increased military spending.
glassbooth.org .. I like the idea behind that website I wish it was more fine tuned with more questions
my results listed my answers as most compatible with Huckabee .
This site seems to provide some good comparison information
http://www.wmur.com/compare-candidates/index.html
The Expert answers:
Here are some sites to help you learn about and compare the candidates positions.
Http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21116732
http://www.selectsmart.com/president/2008.html
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/compare-candidates/index.html
http://www.votebyissue.org/election2008/q.aspx?q=5
Donald asks…
I am getting discouraged about where to live, any recommendations?
I live in Michigan right now, I have all my life, and I will be graduating from college in a year. Winter, and cold weather in general completely depresses me, it always has, and I know that I belong in an area that is going to be warm all year long. I have dreamt of such places as Hawaii of course, but all I hear is how expensive it is and the race issues going on there. My major is creative writing, and my minor is environmental studies…so no help there. I want to go to cosmetology school maybe, but that wont make much money either. Wherever I look, it seems it will be too expensive for me. I wish of being by the ocean, beaches, somewhere liberal and where the people are kind. I know this is a lot to ask, as most of us cant afford this…but isn’t there any hope? I can not stay here, I feel restless and trapped, and I have to get out. Any suggestions on places would be very helpful, thanks.
The Expert answers:
Honestly, you’re probably better off to move somewhere that you can buy a house for cheap money, then wait till its gone up in price and sell it, so you can use that money to go somewhere warm. Cost of living in florida is fairly low, (compared to up here in New England anyways) so i’d start by looking there to see what you can afford. Are you moving alone? I’d recommend trying to find a person to room with to bring the cost down. When you first get out there it might be a good idea to room with just about anyone to save money. As you get more settled, you can be more picky about it. Good luck!
Richard asks…
I’ve been tasked to lead a Multi- national schools expedition across Australia and the Arctic over two years.?
Our expedition carried out by schools from Western Australia, Sweden, Wales and England. We will be surveying glaciers in Sweden, ground water in Aus then working in the arctic to measure ice cap thickness, twice in two years to see what the difference is. We have schools ready to work with us and will film all aspects for TV documentary lasting two years. The surveys will be carried out by Uni entry level students each year looking to do science degrees. We are trying to improve the awareness of environmental issues with students and foster international friendships and also physical fitness.
Surely we should qualify for some grants and possibly the Aus $50K ask. grant through our WA school. We need sponsors also.
I have been asked to lead the expedition and put it together, and as part of a challenge issued by the producer
I have to find a job with a multinational company that can legitimately send me to Sweden and Aus and sponsor me through salary for the next two years at least
The Expert answers:
How about someone like Richard Branson or Allan Sugar? If not you could try either Ray Mears or that bloke that does the Tribe series.
Hope that is along the lines you are looking for…
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