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Shishmaref, Alaska schoolteacher Colleen Deighton.

Colleen Deighton teaches at the Shishmaref school. Her class is reading Anne Frank's diary. Deighton is from Seattle but fell in love with the island. It is her third year here.


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this website is gay
Posted by:ffffNovember 6, 2007 11:12:49 AMRespond ^
And your point?
Posted by:Ann BarnesNovember 7, 2007 2:59:47 PMRespond ^
so is your mother
Posted by:bNovember 7, 2007 8:27:41 PMRespond ^
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Posted by:b billy marseNovember 9, 2007 10:52:53 AMRespond ^
Truth is gay? or is that the closed mind of the fearfull
Posted by:to :November 13, 2007 9:55:32 PMRespond ^
'Saw a Toyota TV commercial last night. It the TV spot they said that Toyota believes that we must make as "little impact on the environment as possible." I think they've got it royally wrong. When are the polluters going to act to MAKE NO IMPACT ON OUR ENVIRONMENT. And the key word must be 'no' impact. But is it too late? God help us all!!
Posted by:Will ReismanNovember 14, 2007 2:58:50 PMRespond ^
What mental disorder must one have to be absolutley consumed with dread over something that they have no control over? When we hear that even those scientists who believe that man is responsible for global warming (and their #'s are shrinking - not growing in the last several months!) admit that we would have to live like cave men for 200 years so that we can cool off a degree or 2 is ignorant. Especially when the rest of the developing world makes up for our emmissions and then some. The real answer lies in "liberal guilt" that tries to rob the pure joy out of living in a wealthy, democratic and open society. People need to learn to love the gift of life, help others in ways that actually matter and be grateful that they weren't born in either another time or place that the other 99.9% of human life had to suffer through. Go ahead - smile. You really are fortunate.
Posted by:Luvin'LifeNovember 14, 2007 5:06:56 PMRespond ^
Luvin'Life, Just keep grinning through famine, natural disasters, and extreme weather. There are some of us who actually prefer not to live in ignorance. Just because I could buy an ATV, Winnebago, SUV, or any of a hundred useless pieces of crap out there doesn't mean I should, and I'm happy! I do help people in "ways that matter" and I actively try to reduce my carbon footprint. I don't have a shred of "liberal guilt" but rather a bit of anger and frustration at people who argue away valid science to justify their own selfishness. Just because you have the dumb luck of living in a wealthy society doesn't mean you're entitled.
Posted by:UNovember 16, 2007 1:10:04 PMRespond ^
Absolutely "U"! There are still those lost souls out there who would like to believe climate change (let's call it what it actually is) is some far-fetched yuppie conspiracy, and prefer to remain in comfortable ignorance rather than get off their pampered arses and do something constructive. I feel no guilt myself, but I do feel remorse for people like Luvin Life. Wake up!! Be part of the solution.
Posted by:longmayourideNovember 21, 2007 4:09:55 PMRespond ^
At the risk of being ridiculed I'm gonna say it..."stationary-bicycle-powered computers anyone?" Green Business for the affected? Always enjoyed this one: http://solarliving.org/
Posted by:Enlightened ArseNovember 26, 2007 12:57:57 AMRespond ^
This website holds images that I would never have had access to without the contribution of skilled and dedicated photographers. Thank you for bringing some culture to my world.
Posted by:observerNovember 27, 2007 12:05:44 PMRespond ^
I was raised in a fishing village in Bristol Bay in the 40's & 50's and at one time my grandmothers home was 200 ft. from the river bank.10 years ago it was even with the bank. Erosion happens and a person should build with that in mind. This has been going on for centures and will continue. People build next the water for conveniance so they don't have to walk so far to the boats. That's understandable and also the price you pay.
Posted by:Norval MonsenNovember 28, 2007 4:06:10 PMRespond ^
who r those people?????
Posted by:lolaNovember 29, 2007 11:03:27 AMRespond ^
that iz sooooooo sad.... i feel bad 4 them
Posted by:lolaNovember 29, 2007 11:05:22 AMRespond ^
Sorry you and so many deniers think this way. Now jump in your Hummer and drive away and don't come back. It will be much better without people of your ilk posting drivel.
Posted by:dougoDecember 2, 2007 8:13:00 AMRespond ^
To ffff:The evidence is in front of you yet you still deny it's existance. How one explains this type of behavior is beyond absurd. Your money can't save you from the effects of what is happening to the earth,the place we all live.Try and take a little more care of it.
Posted by:dougoDecember 2, 2007 8:17:15 AMRespond ^
i would like to see the gay website...only people can be twisted and act gay...!!!
Posted by:williamDecember 4, 2007 4:49:29 AMRespond ^
So how much do you thing sea level has actually risen? .7 inches How much has temperature gone up in that area in the last 100 years? 1.7 degrees Doesn't actually sound like catastrophic global warming to me
Posted by:GregDecember 12, 2007 2:52:22 PMRespond ^
What a scam?
Posted by:BrianDecember 12, 2007 2:53:29 PMRespond ^
to luvin life, its not liberal guilt, its shame, shame that people like you are so [deleted]headed and self centered that you dont care about the billions of people living on this planet in horrible conditions, starving and thirsty working for 5 cents an hour so you can wear flashy nikes. its shame that being so wealthy and ahead of the curve we as americans dont do more to help the hungry, downtrodden masses we sprung from
Posted by:wowDecember 12, 2007 7:58:20 PMRespond ^
The global warming scare has me asking this question. In school I was taught that the age of the dinosaurs was an extremely warm period - about 30 degrees warmer than the earth's current temperature. Then something happened that caused a cataclysmic change in the climate - killing the dinosaurs and a lot of other species. There were no humans on the planet at the time, no SUVs, no polluting factories. So, the planet has been re-warming ever since. In fact, if you study the temperatures of the planet, it was 5 degrees warmer at the height of the Roman Empire than it is today. Danged, I didn't know the Romans had SUVs, polluting factories or any emissions that caused greenhouse gases. Now, I agree we should do all we can to protect the environment, but no mater what we do, the temperature will go up. Get used to it. But, it will also go down again. Historically, it swings about every 10,000 to 11,000 years. We are currently at 10,500, so keep your woolen underwear close at hand. And thaw you brain so it can reason in a rational manner.
Posted by:David BushDecember 12, 2007 9:05:12 PMRespond ^
The authors of this article are morons. End of discussion.
Posted by:Artdad11910December 13, 2007 6:48:38 AMRespond ^
I own a submarine
Posted by:GlobyDecember 13, 2007 2:55:33 PMRespond ^
serisouly, this website is stupid. Kinda like that last image of the fat chick geeked up with sword in the anime photo shoor.
Posted by:ffffx2December 13, 2007 2:57:24 PMRespond ^
This is in response to Greg and others who share his views. The moment I read your comment angry fires exploded in the pit of my stomache, it provoked a disgust that I can not begin to describe. I live in Alaska, although a subcontinent, it is a very connected place. I do not live near Shishmaref but I've met people from the area and it is VERY REAL. These numbers ARE catastrophic. How can you not see from the images and article above?
Posted by:StephanieDecember 16, 2007 1:22:17 AMRespond ^
They had better pass Property Maintenance, Zoning, and Building Codes NOW!
Posted by:U NO HOODecember 17, 2007 6:34:37 PMRespond ^
0.7 inches, I can spit that much. 1.7 degrees? Kelvin, Rankin, Celsius, or Fahrenheit? Can hardly measure that accurately, or precisely. Whatever.
Posted by:U NO HOODecember 17, 2007 6:38:33 PMRespond ^
"The village of 600 Inupiaq lies on the fragile barrier island of Sarichef," Sounds like 2 or 3 jumbo jet loads and they are out of there.
Posted by:U NO HOODecember 17, 2007 6:43:34 PMRespond ^
I own a Hummer, RV, Offroad Vehicles, and a crossover. However I do not commute more than 7 miles to my job and we take the RV out 3 times a year. I probably burn less fuel in my SUV crossover and RV in a year than someone that drives a hybrid 60 miles one way to work everyday because they want to save mother earth. In the meantime the hybrid they have is loaded with lead from the batteries (more batteries than I have in my RV, SUV,and offroad vehicles) Save mother earth and work close to home like we do. P.S. I agree, This website is gay
Posted by:Earth killer ;-)December 24, 2007 7:40:17 AMRespond ^
earthkiller-exactly what is your point? just trying to piss people off? i'm sure that your god would be really impressed with your worldly goods and selfish imposing attitude. now go and love thy neighbor and be a good steward of the earth and stop being such a mean old jerk. you can't take the hummer to heaven. or hell for that matter.
Posted by:concernedJanuary 4, 2008 7:17:31 PMRespond ^
To David Bush. You should look into the largely accepted theory about what caused the dinosaurs to become extinct about 65 million years ago. A scientist named Alvarez (2 scientists actually, father and son)argue for a huge meteor strike that seemed to have caused a period of nuclear winter. A significant amount of evidence has accumulated in favor of this theory, including the presence of a thin layer of a certain mineral (forget which one) at a certain geological strata that can best be accounted for in this way. It's was a helluva way to cool the planet! What's with the "this website is gay" stuff? I really don't even get it.
Posted by:MJJanuary 5, 2008 8:49:47 PMRespond ^
All the money in the world will not help these poeple. A move is the only option for these people.
Posted by:Michael David WilliamsJanuary 10, 2008 2:19:44 PMRespond ^
The only sensible response is to throw rotten eggs and tomatoes at George W. Bush and his family - repeatedly. We need to pelt this retard every single day of his sickening life. I plan to camp outside his ranch in Texas and heave rotten vegetables at him every time his motorcade goes by. I urge every human being to declare war on the Bush family and make sure they are humiliated and defiled every stinkin' day they continue to exist. That is all.
Posted by:Captain RepugnoJanuary 12, 2008 11:22:39 AMRespond ^
The article is interesting. Some of the comments by homophobic eccentrics are pathologically paranoid ! I speak from the experience of a psychiatric R.N. with an M.P.H. in Health Education and Human Sexuality. Labeling those whose comments challenge your uninformed beliefs is not appropriate. Read. Learn. Educate yourselves and recognize your own fears and fantasies as what they are - fears and fantasies.
Posted by:owleyesJanuary 13, 2008 12:20:10 PMRespond ^
p.s. Comments such as "this website is gay" make me giggle. How silly can you be?
Posted by:owleyesJanuary 13, 2008 12:23:23 PMRespond ^
hey this is laquita and i think that it was very sad about what happened and i wish that it didnt happen at all
Posted by:laquitaJanuary 16, 2008 7:45:44 AMRespond ^
u need 2 stop
Posted by:laquitaJanuary 16, 2008 7:47:13 AMRespond ^
Now, this what I call an educated, sensible, altruistic, well-reasoned solution to all problems that may exist!! everything wrong is George Bush's fault????
Posted by:GrandmaJanuary 19, 2008 9:21:37 PMRespond ^
i think the point is not to make no impact but to start to make as much impact as possible towards reversing the effects as well as bieng aware of and being prepared for the effects of the sea rising. the problem is people still at this point in our history think that global warming is something they can choose to believe in or not . like a theory, however this is a reality that exists now. purposefull ignorance is not bliss it is deadly. just becasue it does not sit on your doorstep like a weed you see getting bigger everyday does not mean you can dismiss it.
Posted by:jennJanuary 24, 2008 9:10:05 AMRespond ^
Global warming is an attck on earth as this would alow aliens to take this planet without a war.Just burn us out then teraform as they need.
Posted by:cynabarJanuary 30, 2008 8:26:12 PMRespond ^
Moderation in all things. Socrates said it and if applied to our world would make for a healthier and more balanced one. Also, Know Thyself. Would this not eliminate fear and engender love? Breath in a deep breadth. Now exhale. Close your eyes and see all the magnificent lights from the Infinite. Now repeat. Feel better? Love Ya.
Posted by:MarianneJanuary 31, 2008 10:13:13 AMRespond ^
The Heavens rain rocks upon the earth and man blasphemy the Lord for the "heat" of the day is too great."Romans".A stimulating doomsday device that needs no constuction.
Posted by:CynabarJanuary 31, 2008 4:16:07 PMRespond ^
this is propaganda bull[deleted]
Posted by:crFebruary 1, 2008 8:54:21 AMRespond ^
A few degrees up or down globally can start the next ice age pal, read a science book. Wake Up IDIOTIC RETARDS...WOW who here dropped out of high school... I can see there are a few...wow Looking at above posts , I am wondering if our civilization is even worth saving, with thoughts like "global warming doesnt matter" and " a few degrees doesnt mean anything!" i am wondering if people beleive in x files more then modern science... wow
Posted by:Wake UpFebruary 1, 2008 10:45:58 AMRespond ^
Shut up son, a commit hit the earth, more then one and desomated the dinasaurs. Killing the actors of never ending story and all the cartoons that once walked the earth
Posted by:George W BushFebruary 1, 2008 10:50:08 AMRespond ^
This [deleted]s retarded. Whats up with dumb people and not keeping the planet clen?
Posted by:dshFebruary 3, 2008 3:03:56 PMRespond ^
By clen i meant clean. im bored. any one wanna talk dirty to me? im horny.
Posted by:dshFebruary 3, 2008 3:05:17 PMRespond ^
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Posted by:billal yacineFebruary 5, 2008 12:01:29 AMRespond ^
alive in hassi messaoud
Posted by:billal yacineFebruary 5, 2008 12:02:23 AMRespond ^
I love watermelons!! ^_^
Posted by:SweenyFebruary 11, 2008 8:27:34 AMRespond ^
Take a look at this report http://ibdeditorial.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=287279412587175
Posted by:traxFebruary 12, 2008 5:44:13 AMRespond ^
I see that the point of the dinasaur age was that it was naturally much warmer than now and just moving back to that. I am sorry but I would gratefully embrace some global warming to offset the impact of what recent scientific studies are developing. Dispute all you want - we will know soon enough. 1) The earth has not gotten warmer the last 9 years, though glaciers will still melt. 2) There is a sunspot cycle that has statistically valid correlation to the earth's temperature. We are in for a couple of decades of significant cooling. 3) The sun's magnetism levels is dropping to the level of the little ice age from 1200's to 1800's. Millions died from starvation. It was cold enough to drive wagons across the Mississippi into Iowa. People could walk across the Willamette sometimes in the early 1900's. You will be wishing for warming while ocean temperature still warms from the lag and glaciers still melt.
Posted by:SeabisquitFebruary 12, 2008 8:35:32 PMRespond ^
pictures of shirtless adolescents are going to become more common because of global warming? Well in that case count me in!
Posted by:QFebruary 15, 2008 2:04:07 PMRespond ^
this is really scary stuff--our kids and us are going to have to fix it!!
Posted by:mommieFebruary 22, 2008 9:46:08 AMRespond ^
Thank you for this well done photo essay and voices from the people in this village. I will be sharing it to my 12th grade Marine Ecology students who think they know all the answers. I'll keep my fingers crossed that some of them do!
Posted by:k williamsFebruary 27, 2008 4:07:26 PMRespond ^
As I am not denying that CO2 is greatly helping the changes on our planet, we have to remember that Gaea is alive and creates changes herself. In the 10th century Greenland was somewhat green. There was a mini glaciation that lasted over 300 years. There were famines in Europe that lasted until the early 15th century.
Our planet suffered pole shifts, pole displacements. The Mississippi river changed her path many time and the only reason she has not moved recently was because of a dike and levee system. We have to be realistic. We are on Live planet that will set us straight.
Posted by:paracelseMarch 2, 2008 4:50:15 AMRespond ^
Could you explain to me how a website can have a sexual preference. You are critical of others yet you do not realize who silly your SUV your house on wheel appear. Why do you need an SUV to drive 7 miles to work? If you taking your mobile house on wheels only 3 times a year, sell it and go to a motel, or camp, which will be healthier for you. I do not like those stupid worthless hybrid who consume and pollute more that my motorcycle which I ride almost all year long despite of weather.
Posted by:paracelseMarch 2, 2008 4:57:59 AMRespond ^
george bush is an ex-cocaine addict, who switched his addiction to Jack Daniels, he has less brain than an endangered Polar Bear (no errors on the capital letter). This man cannot be responsible for anything as you have to have a conscience to be responsible. he doesn't.
Posted by:paracelseMarch 2, 2008 5:01:56 AMRespond ^
This is Evolution=Progress. I don't understand what all the concern is. We have scientifically proven the the second law of thermodynamics is bunk. We evolved from pond scum and look at us now. How much more intelligent and advanced will we be after surviving "Global Warming" I am excited about all the new up and coming or should I say evolving advancements.


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Posted by:billal yacineMarch 3, 2008 7:41:12 AMRespond ^
How can something that hasn't happened yet be considered a fact ?
Posted by:BillyBobMarch 3, 2008 2:30:44 PMRespond ^
global warming caused this??? bull [deleted] global warming is just somthing to freak out a country that is allready weekened by the war in iraq and huricane katrina... f**k Al Gore
Posted by:the pissed offMarch 3, 2008 4:04:40 PMRespond ^
And why do you have a problem with being gay?
Posted by:martinMarch 4, 2008 12:09:11 AMRespond ^
looks like thier way of living is coming to an end....hu?.......
Posted by:annaMarch 4, 2008 7:32:00 PMRespond ^
this horrible. Short leash, that decrepit box for a house and just absolute neglect - shame, downright shame. Where are the animal rights in that god forsaken hole?
Posted by:MK DariaMarch 5, 2008 7:52:27 PMRespond ^
Does this man LET THE DOGS off the leash or ONLY int he winter - as your article seems to siggest. What poor conditions! A champion? The man should be ashamed of the quality of life he offers these dogs. I'd like to see him tied on a short leash like that chewing on a dead seal living in a box while worms and maggots eat trough his system.
I truly hate people like that and to the smart asses here who think global warming is not to be taken seriously - good, keep on thinking that. Then when the northaltantic current gets a little lazy and half the planet freezes over, I'll be glad to see all the moron nonbelievers freeze to death b/c they didn't take any warning signs seriously.
nuf said
Posted by:MK DariaMarch 5, 2008 7:59:01 PMRespond ^
Don´t worry, Alaska!
When Bush`s pipeline plan is implemented, and your state is covered in oil pumps, You all will certainly have the $$$ you need to relocate. Where you will relocate, on the other hand, is a good question.
Well, Russia has the most Billionaires, and its not that far away.....
Posted by:frosty inna puddleMarch 7, 2008 1:29:44 AMRespond ^
Note is one cares to check out things one would know solar sun flares are peaking and the red planet is comeing so hold on with a kunfu grip.Think good thoughts and if all did it could do good.
Posted by:samuel ulrichMarch 7, 2008 10:49:52 AMRespond ^
You post, with all due respect, is moronic.
Posted by:Weasel-WasterMarch 16, 2008 9:19:44 AMRespond ^
Good for "U" Luvin'Life's posts are an example of the sort of cretinous unthought that shifts humanity's responsibilities to what H.L. Mencken derisivly called "the powers and principalities of the air."
Posted by:Weasel-WasterMarch 16, 2008 9:27:47 AMRespond ^
Awesome set of photos bringing home to me the aweful portent of global warming. My home here is ONLY ten feet above sea level and your look at Alaska raised the hackles on the back of my neck.
Posted by:HB_DeanMarch 17, 2008 9:08:41 AMRespond ^
Duh??? So glad you're taking your bonehead elsewhere!
Posted by:hb_deanMarch 17, 2008 9:25:36 AMRespond ^
So cute of you frosty inna puddle? When frosty melts, only a carrot, two pieces of charcoal and a funny hat are left. No brains there! A self portrait I guess? Alaska is filled with pipelines and oil pumps and the only people getting the revenue are Big Oil...dippy! Engage the brain before commenting!
Posted by:hb_deanMarch 17, 2008 9:40:15 AMRespond ^
So Evolutionist..."We have scientifically proven the the second law of thermodynamics is bunk." Who is WE? So glad you put your two bone-cells together to make this response! This site attracts dip[deleted]s and reasonable responders. You fell through the crack with that one!
Posted by:upchukkerMarch 17, 2008 10:01:53 AMRespond ^
Aww Earth killer ;-)... You're so rich AND STUPID!

Earth killer upchukked...
"I own a Hummer, RV, Offroad Vehicles, and a crossover. However I do not commute more than 7 miles to my job and we take the RV out 3 times a year. I probably burn less fuel in my SUV crossover and RV in a year than someone that drives a hybrid 60 miles one way to work everyday because they want to save mother earth."

I own a hybrid and the reason is I like to pass gas stations often. Can you when you take your gas guzzlers anywhere?? You use more gas just starting your engine than I do for a 20 mile trip!

Lastly...your parting shot..."This website is gay" Yes it is when we have to stomach c*^ksuckers like you!
Posted by:Earth killer ;-)
Posted by:upchukkerMarch 17, 2008 10:16:54 AMRespond ^
No. Duh, everything wrong is a liberals fault, gramma.
Posted by:George WMarch 21, 2008 12:58:04 PMRespond ^
What's with this site? Looks like they need some moderators.
Posted by:Need ModsMarch 21, 2008 3:37:40 PMRespond ^
1) Did anyone notice that a large part of the problem described is the WELFARE LIFESTYLE we have forced on indigenous cultures? 2)Does anyone think that climate NEVER affected the lives of indigenous cultures or even Western cultures before, either positively or negatively??? 3)Does anyone think that our climate has not varied, even in the last 100 years???? Not to mention 1,000 years. Dream on and let others think for you.
Posted by:jkApril 2, 2008 6:04:12 PMRespond ^
I guess that's one way to get rid of those pesky native Alaskans. If we wait long enought there won't be enough of the native land to live on and they will have to convert to the lower 48 way of life. Waste and destroy, instead of use all of your catch and live with the earth.

It is a tragedy that we are so shortsighted that so many peoploe feel there is still no environmental problem.
Posted by:PatApril 7, 2008 5:02:09 PMRespond ^
Arctic, not Artic...
Posted by:AApril 8, 2008 1:11:00 PMRespond ^
The world will survive global warming...People will not.
Posted by:brynApril 9, 2008 1:29:27 PMRespond ^
For those liberally guilty souls, find absolution in the fact that the US's near elimination of manufacturing means we pollute only a small fraction of our pollution potential. Not only are idled, rusting factories a sign of America's weakened ability to pollute, but as a result of the current and crescendo-ing RECESSION, Americans will have less money to buy products made by pollution-indifferent foreign countries.
Posted by:silver liningApril 10, 2008 3:18:53 PMRespond ^
There you go again; Big Government has to make life serene for everybody all the time. No calamity, natural or manmade, can be immune from being managed by our super-efficient bureaucrats. Not only does this occur all over the United States, but then we have to pony up to fix the catastrophes in the rest of the world as well.

If you liked what the gubmint did in Nawlins, you're going to LOVE what they're gonna do with your free healthcare system when Obama is running things.

Of course we'll have to make room for 20 million illegal aliens who will be given amnesty, foodstamps, and prime positions at the federal trough for housing, education and healthcare as well. Not to worry; Obama has a plan for seizing most of your ill-gotten assets to pay for it, all while smiling sweetly and making you "feel good about yourself" while basking in the intoxicating afterglow of his rhetorical radiance.
Posted by:Trader FredApril 12, 2008 9:30:10 AMRespond ^
Hey Need Mods, this site does need need some moderators! Political and sexual hate comments certainly do nothing to promote a healthy discussion. I haven't been exposed to such childish nonsense for a long time. The decline of intelligence in this country is alarming.

As far as global warming is concerned, how could anything we do make any significant difference with what China is doing with their massive coal burning and 40% yearly increase in automobile use? Not to mention all of the rest of the developing nations?
Posted by:SteveApril 13, 2008 4:11:39 PMRespond ^
In place of all the crap being posted about this subject, here are some facts:

Area of world's oceans: 335,258,000 sq.km. Area of Greenland: 2,166,000 sq.km. Area of land sections of Antarctica: 13,720,000 sq.km. Area of world's oceans = 21.1 times Area of Greenland + Antarctica combined.

Therefore, Decrease of 21 feet in average thickness of ice = rise of 1 foot in sea levels worldwide. (This completely ignores ice melting in the Himalayas and Andes.)

From what I have seen, the icecaps on Greenland and Antarctica have been or will soon decrease by considerably more than 21 feet in thickness. If the icecaps melt completely, since they have an AVERAGE thickness of one mile or 5,280 feet, (according to Wikipedia -or 6,500 feet according to the University of Colorado) this one mile melting would cause a rise in sea level of 250 feet - worldwide. Melting of 6,500 feet of ice would raise sea levels by 310 feet.

If you live above the 28th floor in Manhattan, you will be just fine. No need to worry, if you own a canoe.

Anybody have different numbers or want to argue with my mathematics?
Posted by:Reality SucksApril 15, 2008 12:15:02 AMRespond ^
Number of sane people who believe that all of the ice on Greenland and Antarctica is going to melt: Zero.
May I suggest an alternative to your mathematical imaginings? When you start to lose your cool about things like melting icecaps, recite the following:
"Pins and needles,
needles and pins,
It's a happy man who grins.
Now, what am I mad about?"
Then, put on a grin, and you won't remember what you got mad about!
It works!
Posted by:johnbrownApril 17, 2008 9:56:21 AMRespond ^
Your maths seems reasonable. However, follow this logic. In the world, there are two types of ice: floating and grounded (resting on ground). The floating ice, will not cause any rising in the water level. An experiment can be the following: watching the melting of ice cube in a cup of water - the final water level stays the same. The mass of ice equal to that of the water displaced. After all, the ice is floating inside the surrounding water. Enough said about that. The second type of ice, is the grounded ice. This type of ice is the only major source (this including mountain top ice/snow) of extraneous water that will have an impact of final increase of water level. The global ice (floating and grounded) is 2% of the world's water. This info can be googled anytime by anyone.
Posted by:macraduApril 17, 2008 11:17:01 AMRespond ^
this could also be good evidence that waves erode the sea shore over time.
Posted by:phista b.April 17, 2008 3:03:06 PMRespond ^
I have my own contention's,but will not disregard any form of investigation or theoretical extension which may apply to certain long time Earthly phenomena.I have a small piece on Easter Island,and a larger one on Egypt and associated possible unknown event's.Basic concept--U.F.O. arrival in flet form around 6000 year's ago culminated in an event which changed Eartyh nearly to the extent that so-called would presently.If interested,contact me at e-mail 64kj4949b3a@sbcglobal.net--"SKYTRAI NZASTRON"--U.F.O.--Research--(Marooned Derelect Astro Orbital vessel's-Actively emitting radio data since that time.That is the source of our calendar as we know it.Unknown origin atomic time.)
Posted by:Carl A. HelsingApril 20, 2008 10:43:58 PMRespond ^
The poor nations need to learn birth control. As they continue to flood their countries with fatherless bastards, famine will continue.
Posted by:FloridaApril 23, 2008 10:29:13 AMRespond ^
This is a great picture of Terry, my father Herbie Nayokpuk taught him traditionally since Terry's grandfather passed away in 1980's. Terry continues to help with my dad's dogs making dog food and helping my mom.
Posted by:MaggieMay 1, 2008 4:35:16 AMRespond ^
Great idea Florida. Better yet how about birth control for all poor people? Then maybe we can divy it up some more. How about alphabetically? Asians, Blacks, Caucasians...
Posted by:WisconsinMay 1, 2008 8:21:53 PMRespond ^
this is messed up
Posted by:gdhMay 4, 2008 8:45:56 AMRespond ^
So the american tax payer gets to dispose of his hard earned dollars to all the poor people of the world who are being effected by every weather event because its his fault. Right! Another day, another scam.
Posted by:Eric MeansMay 5, 2008 5:12:31 PMRespond ^
There is no diety that is going to save us, no Jesus, god, virgin or animal spirit. We are stuck in this mess and our children will suffer because of it. Now what?
Posted by:donneeMay 6, 2008 6:33:42 AMRespond ^
Those are caribou antlers, not moose antlers. By the way, I live in Nome AK near shishmaref. I've been there, the place is nice for an eskimo village.
Posted by:meMay 8, 2008 9:56:52 PMRespond ^
Bull[deleted]!
Posted by:JMD, BaltimoreMay 9, 2008 3:28:45 PMRespond ^

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