Global Warming

[PaulLowrance]

Just pointing out to other people that may not have followed all of the thread that you generally follow the same pattern of saying to people that do not follow your point of view, you didn't post a link to support your facts so your thread is invalid.

The topic of pollutants was discussed not that long ago. And yes, I provided references up the yin yang. 

[Azorus]

Well, at least your not denying the fact that you don't read their link.

[silverfish]

First of all you provided no references, so I can't take your word for it. And they must be valid references. Also, isn't it a stretch to insinuate that a failure to comply with the Freedom of Information Act means NASA must be a liar? Maybe NASA discovered something they're afraid to reveal. 

Paul

Is that meant to be a wink? or a nod and a wink?

Do contact CEI and ask them if this is correct information.

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[PaulLowrance]

Well, at least your not denying the fact that you don't read their link.

Who said that? If they provide a link on an interesting topic, then I'll go there.

Is that meant to be a wink? or a nod and a wink?

Do contact CEI and ask them if this is correct information.

info@cei.org

CEI

Competitive Enterprise Institute
1899 L St NW
12th Floor
Washington, DC 20036

It's not worth it for several reasons. 1) IMO you've clearly demonstrate how biased you are. 2) You've made no point, as a law suite proves nothing until the verdict. 3) Failure for NASA to reveal data does not mean NASA is a liar. Again, if you can provide a valid reference, then great.

[blueplanet]

How about lead in petrol? how about aircraft fuel solvents found in the water supply, along with cadmium, lead, mercury, arsenic, pesticides, SSRI antidepressants and oestrogen-mimicking birth pill substances  in our water supplies? no mention about this. How about excitotoxins which kill brain cells, like aspartame and MSG which cause obesity and cell mutation?

From my prospective, mercury and Cadmium are the only ones that are worrying. In the case of mercury, the half-life of mercury in the central nervous system can be anywhere between 15 years and 30 years. Because of such a long half-life, mercury is bioaccumulative in our bodies and can remain in the nerve tissues forever. Of all the metals that you have mentioned, mercury is only one that can cause direct damage to the nerve tissues.

It is not just the fishes that become the victims of mercury poisoning. Elemental mercury can end up being in our lungs. Unlike inorganic mercury, elemental mercury in the blood stream can reach the brain by way of blood circulation, causing damage to the nerve tissues.

Arsenic is another metal that can produce similar symptoms of mercury poisoning. It can be found in pesticides. But the half-life of arsenic in our bodies is less than 3 hours. This means that at least half of the absorbed arsenic would be excreted out of the body within three hours.

Lead is not as toxic as mercury. And its half-life in blood is approximately 25 days; in soft tissue, about 40 days; and in bone, more than 25 years. Lead is not a potent neurotoxin, but some scientists suggest that lead can cause cognitive decline. If this is the case, then the upcoming climate deal is justified.

Cadmium is very toxic (but not neurologically toxic). Its presence in the human body can raise the serum GGT, which means the body would become more mercury-toxic. Its half-life can be anywhere between 6 and 38 years. But I think we should blame the smokers, not the environment.

I stand to be corrected.

(EDIT: I don't think oestrogen is a toxin. I believe it can mask the effects of mercury poisoning. I might be wrong. Aspartame, MSG, and Excitotoxins are not pollutants. I can't comment.)