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online today!RE: UK SMOKING BAN
I haven't smoked for almost 25 years and have no desire to after losing people to lung cancer .
by germanspitz | ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, England UK | Apr 18
RE: Soaring gas prices
Everything is getting more expensive...
Lots of people are upset and prone to finger pointing...
online today!JAPAN POPULATION DECLINE
Germanspitz
But you're denying families the right to have kids just because they're poor. Are you saying kids are only for the wealthy?
online today!UK SMOKING BAN
Germanspitz
Did you manage to get a pack?
online today!RE: UK SMOKING BAN
I was in the queue at W.H.Smiths the other morning and the guy in front of me was asking the price of brands of cigarettes. I nearly fainted when she said £19:50 for a packet of 20 though I can't recall the brand.
For a heavy smoker he/she would be burning away over a £100 or more a week
online today!RE: JAPAN POPULATION DECLINE
Not if you can't afford them . That's the problem with today's society as can be seen by our own country and the amount of benefits dished out to large families whose parents can't afford to feed and clothe them.
by germanspitz | ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, England UK | Apr 18online today!What Makes Jesus Unique? No one else made the claims that He did, He is alive...............
Each of these terms describes parts of the same problem—the fact that the average temperature of Earth is rising. As the planet heats up (global warming), we see broad impacts on Earth’s climate, such as shifting seasons, rising sea level, and melting ice.
As the impacts of climate change become more frequent and more severe, they will create—and in many cases they already are creating—crises for people and nature around the world. Many types of extreme weather, including heatwaves, heavy downpours, hurricanes and wildfires are becoming stronger and more dangerous.
Left unchecked, these impacts will spread and worsen, affecting our homes and cities, economies, food and water supplies as well as the species, ecosystems, and biodiversity of this planet we all call home.
All of these terms are accurate, and there’s no perfect one that will make everyone realize the urgency of action. Whatever you choose to call it, the most important thing is that we act to stop it.
Is climate change caused by humans?
Yes, scientists agree that the warming we are seeing today is entirely human-caused.
Climate has changed in the past due to natural factors such as volcanoes, changes in the sun’s energy and the way the Earth orbits the sun. In fact, these natural factors should be cooling the planet. However, our planet is warming.
Why is the planet warming?
Scientists have known for centuries that the Earth has a natural blanket of greenhouse or heat-trapping gases. This blanket keeps the Earth more than 30 degrees Celsius (over 60 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than it would be otherwise. Without this blanket, our Earth would be a frozen ball of ice.
Greenhouse gases, which include carbon dioxide and methane, trap some of the Earth’s heat that would otherwise escape to space. The more heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere, the thicker the blanket and the warmer it gets.
Over Earth’s history, heat-trapping gas levels have gone up and down due to natural factors. Today, however, by burning fossil fuels, causing deforestation (forests are key parts of the planet’s natural carbon management systems), and operating large-scale industrial agriculture, humans are rapidly increasing levels of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere.
The human-caused increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is much greater than any observed in the paleoclimate history (i.e. ancient climate data measured through ice sheets, tree rings, sediments and more) of the earth. As a result, temperature in the air and ocean is now increasing faster than at any time in human history.
Scientists have looked at every other possible reason why climate might be changing today, and their conclusions are clear. There’s no question: it’s us.
One of the main reasons scientists are so worried about climate change is the speed at which it is occurring. In many cases, these changes are happening faster than animals, plants, and ecosystems can safely adapt to – and the same is true for human civilization.
We’ve never seen climate change this quickly, and it is putting our food and water systems, our infrastructure, and even our economies at risk. In some places, these changes are already crossing safe levels for ecosystems and humans.
The Preppy Killer
True...
Cocaine or any drug that induces an euphoric state of mind can reek havoc on one's psyche...
Although, it might be a combination of factors for the Preppy Killer...at that young age most emotional and intellectual parts of the brain are under developed, but adding drugs to the mix can further impair brain function. This, on top of a gross sense of entitlement or lack of empathy and an underlying rage may have given Robert the ability to kill not just steal from his rich friends...
It does not help at the time that society (in general) bought into his BS story...and in doing that the victim conduct came into question. With time...his true character became known to all...
online today!UK SMOKING BAN
Apparently it's Just been revealed that smoking is increasing in the UK amongst middle class women. I suppose they can afford it.
by Licensedtothrill | Exeter, Devon, England UK | Apr 18online today!What Makes Jesus Unique? No one else made the claims that He did, He is alive...............
]Last ‘Generation?......NOVEMBER 2019
Millions of people believe that if we do not immediately address climate change, we will literally be in the early stages of mass extinction, and this will be the LAST GENERATION on this earth—with worldwide devastation happening in the next few decades.
A few months ago (on September 19, 2019), millions of people demonstrated across the world demanding urgent action to tackle global warming, as they united across timezones and cultures to take part in the biggest climate protest in history.
People protested from the Pacific Islands, through Australia, across Southeast Asia, Africa, into Europe, and also in the Americas. It was an explosion of the youth movement that was started by a Swedish school ‘striker’ Greta Thunberg just over a year previous to this event.
For the first time since the school ‘strikes’ for climate change that began in 2018, young people called on adults to join them—and they were heard. Trade unions representing hundreds of millions of people around the world mobilized in support, employees left their workplaces, doctors and nurses marched, and workers at firms like Amazon, Google, and Facebook also walked out to join the climate protest.
Demonstrations took place in an estimated 185 countries, but the overall message was unified. It was a demand for an urgent step—immediate action to cut emissions and stabilize the clim
Inspired by the Swedish teenage climate activist, fellow climate-change warrior Lucas Barrero, said in his new book, “The World You Are Leaving Us,” “We are the first generation that will suffer, or rather, is already suffering the effects of the ecological and climate crisis. But we are the last generation that can do something to stop the disaster.”
Here in America, the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), made headlines when she said (in January 2019) that she and other young Americans fear that “the world is going to end in 12 years if we don’t address climate change.” She also remarked that the fight to mitigate the effects of climate change is her generation’s “World War II.”
Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) joined fellow Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) in predicting the climate change-induced doomsday, but he said that, “The world only has 10 years left.” (His climate change proposal, that seeks to hit net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, is estimated to cost about $5 trillion over the next ten years).
However, on the other ‘side’ of the argument, many prominent climate scientists refuted AOC’s claim, with NASA climate scientist Kate Marvel stating that climate change is not a “cliff we fall off” but rather “a slope we slide down.”
online today!RE: Another Public Apology
To Mer no need for apologies my opinions on the internet are no different to my opinions when it comes to face to face moments with my friends here in the real world I'm simply not a fan of men gaslighting & playing games with woman Nor am I fan of woman playing games with men i just can't lie knowing that person could end up getting sucked in & taken for a ride by a person of the opposite sex Take real good care of yourself
by Mercedes_00 | Greater Sydney, New South Wales Australia | Apr 18online today!RE: Another Public Apology
Gang?
You mean the disgusting gang you participated in so don't start this gang crap as there isn't any gang now that you were a part of for a long time
So it's insanity when people aren't needy & desperate like yourself desperate to be in a relationship
You must have way too much time on your hands Too much time Lonely & desperate
Your so desperate to be liked you don't dare to be honest with Mer because you would rather see the lady get hurt telling the lady what you think she wants to hear all for the sake of you being liked & then you have the hide to try & spin it that those who have an opinion whom aren't into being desperate to be liked are in a gang & insane for not being interested in being in a relationship
If you can't be real with Mer then that explains why you will always be single
Be a real friend to Mer for her own safety because being a real friend isn't about sucking up ones arse to be liked
Unlike you
online today!JAPAN POPULATION DECLINE
Also, African countries are seeing the biggest increase in population numbers. Syria also expanding.
by Licensedtothrill | Exeter, Devon, England UK | Apr 18online today!RE: Soaring gas prices
Shawn
In the UK car insurance prices have shot up by 50 - 60%. So, not just fuel prices that have increased. All allegedly down to inflation. Cost of repairs, paint etc.
If you're a young person starting life with a car, then you would expect to pay over £1000 insurance premium.
online today!JAPAN POPULATION DECLINE
Germanspitz
Doesn't the desire to have children regardless of financial circumstances outweigh anything else?
If you look at high population countries such as India, money doesn't seem to matter. Or is this due to inadequate birth control?
online today!RE: RELIGIOUS HAIR COVERING
Yeah they cover their hair but at the same time they plaster their face with a shit load of makeup so to look attractive
by Mercedes_00 | Greater Sydney, New South Wales Australia | Apr 18online today!RE: Soaring gas prices
I don't drive but on my news it mentioned how prices have soared in my state
Not my PM;s fault nor Bidens fault for that matter
I know the why's & you should know the why's instead of allowing propaganda to infiltrate your brain
online today!RE: Soaring gas prices
In Bc, Canada we are paying $1, 75. a liter take this 4,2 times = -7.35
by bcjenny | somewhere in B.C., British Columbia Canada | Apr 18
RE: Soaring gas prices
What's the price of a gallon a gas where you're living?
Higher on middle east tension and could go higher yet if there's war with Iran.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/15/oil-prices-could-surge-above-100-after-irans-first-attack-on-israel.html
online today!RE: JAPAN POPULATION DECLINE
Japan’s birth rate has fallen because there are fewer good opportunities for young people, and especially men, in the country’s economy. In a country where men are still widely expected to be breadwinners and support families, a lack of good jobs may be creating a class of men who don’t marry and have children because they—and their potential partners—know they can’t afford to.
Simple logic if you think about it.
RE: JAPAN POPULATION DECLINE
I believe in adequate means-tested state aid. No child should suffer neglect. Not having children is Japan's dilemma, it needs a solution.
by Merlot22 | Dublin, Ireland | Apr 18online today!UK & USA ELECTIONS THIS YEAR. UKRAINE?
If USA don't supply Ukraine with the financial aid package, then I believe Ukraine will not succeed in defending their country. Russia will step up their attacks. More people will die. Already I believe over 50,000 Russian soldiers have been killed. Quite astounding to think the decision of one man has caused that.
by Licensedtothrill | Exeter, Devon, England UK | Apr 18RE: Another Public Apology
Hi mer. You can't please all the people all the time. Just continue to be self sufficient but sociable, tolerant to a degree and nice when you can. Advice you get is an option to be considered, your choice. Your needs come first but flexibility is good. There is a saying "be the wind" but for me that is too flexible.
Another saying is that "happiness comes from within".
All the best.
online today!JAPAN POPULATION DECLINE
I believe that when children are born, one of their parents should be at home to look after the child until they are of school age. I don't believe in putting them in the hands of strangers. If this is not affordable, then perhaps either they don't have children, or they reduce the expectations of their lifestyle.
by Licensedtothrill | Exeter, Devon, England UK | Apr 18RE: JAPAN POPULATION DECLINE
"Difficulty with dual working parents due to business cultures."
I have read that women, not men, are expected to leave work to look after their children so they stay working as long as possible before starting a family meaning there is often no possibility of having more than one child. Their culture is the cause of this problem.
RE: UK & USA ELECTIONS THIS YEAR. UKRAINE?
"The signs are that if Trump wins he may not look favourably on continuing the supply of finance and weapons to Ukraine. This would put great pressure on the outcome of the war."
That's a quote from the opening post.
Looks like someone had a change of heart with a vote now due on Saturday.
online today!BEYONCE'S COUNTRY ALBUM
Apparently, sales of Western boots and Levi jeans have soared since the release of Beyonce's album.
by Licensedtothrill | Exeter, Devon, England UK | Apr 18online today!RELIGIOUS HAIR COVERING
Do these religious ladies ever get 'turned on" at the sight of male features? If so, perhaps this type of attraction should be identified and concealed to avoid putting these women in such an uncomfortable position.
by Licensedtothrill | Exeter, Devon, England UK | Apr 18
online today!RE: Soaring gas prices
https://postimg.cc/gLhqtYnc
even the Mailman has problems!
RE: Soaring gas prices
Too funny...Grand is so enamored by Trump...like a chihuahua humping his leg...
by Daphne77 | Boquete, Chiriqui Panama | Apr 18online today!RE: Soaring gas prices
Seems you don't need to copy and paste.
by germanspitz | ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, England UK | Apr 18online today!RE: Soaring gas prices
Yes he is apparently. If you want to read the facts you'll have to copy and paste but it's all out there. No one person controls fuel prices. Like any commodity the price is based on supply and demand. It also lists up to date price changes so go take a look.
Does the President Control Gas Prices?
By Jeff Lenard 5 min read
Turns out that U.S. presidents have very little control over the price per gallon consumers pay at the pump.
February 28, 2024
https://www.convenience.org/Media/conveniencecorner/Does-the-President-Control-Gas-Prices
RE: Soaring gas prices
Don't forget the Russian war in Ukraine started the price rises because of Sanctions. And the latest price rise is due to Ukraine attacking Russian oil refineries.
But governments probably have leeway in how they apply these price rises or if they choose to absorb them or pass them on immediately.
I think passing them on is the easy way out because people don't have a choice. Also the big oil companies could surely absorb the blips.
https://news.sky.com/story/oil-price-rises-after-ukraine-attacks-major-russian-refinery-13107022
online today!Soaring gas prices
This is me that posted this. Never had this happen before. So I had to log back in.
by ShawnSuperstar | New Boston/Portsmouth, Ohio USA | Apr 18
RE: Soaring gas prices
No, he's not right. There are many factors, yes, but a lot of the high price of gasoline is Bidens policies, and the fact that the Saudis that pretty much control opec do not like biden because of biden and the demos trying to move off depending on oil and onto electric cars for one. Bidens constant war on coal, oil, and gas drives the cost up with the epa guidelines and such here on this country. And when Trump wins, you will see prices come down like they did in trumps first term.
by Profile Deleted | | Apr 18