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2/24/2013

 
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Could positive thoughts help achieve stability in the permafrost melt? Of course, first you have to believe in the power of thoughts, of prayers, and that you could move a mountain if you put your mind to it.

In varying degrees, and within our own limits of understanding, we all care about the state of the world's resources. I respect the living planet, and every form of life that plays a part in keeping it healthy—most of all the trees.

Cave data has sparked new interest in a Siberian permafrost thaw. The permafrost frontier refers to where ground begins to be permanently frozen in layers that can be tens to hundreds of metres thick. These formations record 500,000 years of changing permafrost conditions—including warmer periods similar to the climate of today.


Watch, Earth Song by Michael Jackson. A powerful message.
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As early as 2004, explorers noted that Earth's permafrost had started to squelch. Siberia's rapid snow thaw caused alarm in 2005. Methane release looked stronger in 2010, Arctic melt released ancient gas in 2012, and in January this year, the news was released that soot played a big part in global warming.

Scientists say that particles from diesel engines and wood burning could be having twice as much warming effect as assessed in past estimates. Black carbon is said to be a significant source of rapid warming in the northern United States, Canada, northern Europe and northern Asia. The particles also have an impact on rainfall patterns in the Asian monsoon.

What with continuing war throughout the world, comets hitting Russia, and ice melting to change the climate, our planet doesn't seem a very stable place at the moment.

Apparently, spiritual people live along the San Andreas Fault line, specifically to meditate and keep the area secure. For the last thirty years, I've included a wish for the trees to take the goodness from the earth and spread it into the atmosphere to protect our Earth during my morning meditations.

Let the scientists and environmentalists work out the specifics of how to reduce carbon emissions. Maybe if we all sent daily positive thoughts to our planet, we could achieve stability in these changing times.


Suzanne Shumaker link
2/24/2013 02:28:04 am

Positive thoughts, prayers, and other rituals are great and can't hurt; but, we really need to pull our wasteful heads out of the sand and shrink our footprints! Global warning exists and is a very real threat to our future.

Francene Stanley link
3/2/2013 06:22:11 pm

How very well you put the case, Suzanne. If only greed didn't overcome common sense.

Suerae Stein link
2/24/2013 06:11:59 am

I had no idea spiritual people lived along the San Andreas fault for the purpose you mention. Brave people indeed! I think if we could send our positive thoughts out there, that might help in numerous ways. Perhaps by just thinking more about it, it would encourage us toward doing more daily deeds to help with our environmental impact.

Francene Stanley link
3/2/2013 06:23:22 pm

I'd love to think that humanity could work together for a common goal.

Alana link
2/24/2013 06:49:00 am

I agree wholeheartedly with Suzanne and Suerae.

Anita-Clare Field link
2/24/2013 10:45:44 pm

Incredibly powerful post. I love the Micheal Jackson song too :)


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