Do you care about the environment?

ibarelycare · 25-03-2010 10:56AM #1

I've been listening to people talk about Earth Hour over the last few days and it just made me think how little I'm arsed about the environment. I just have the attitude that I don't care what happens to the world after I die!

Probably the only thing I do to help the environment is recycle...and that's only when I'm bothered walking out to the blue bin. I know I should care more, but I just don't....that's a terrible attitude isn't it?

What do other AHers do for the environment (if anything)?

dlofnep · 25-03-2010 10:57AM

No, not at all

I do care, but I don't consciously make an effort to change it.

MaybeLogic · 25-03-2010 10:58AM

No, not at all

Care for the environment???
What has the environment ever done for me?

Serious answer: I do care just not enough to do much about it. I do recycle and don't litter but that's about it.

Danbo! · 25-03-2010 10:58AM

Recycle bins in Meath are Blue? Wow, weird.

Gummy Panda · 25-03-2010 10:58AM

In Ireland, the first step is for people to learn to use a fúcking bin.

So much rubbish, especially take away packaging, gets dumped on the ground when there is a bin a few metres away.

Gone Drinking · 25-03-2010 10:59AM

No, not at all

If i was in Meath, i'd be looking for a new environment

jameshayes · 25-03-2010 10:59AM

Does the environment care about me?

ibarelycare · 25-03-2010 10:59AM

Stee wrote: »

Recycle bins in Meath are Blue? Wow, weird.

Blows your mind doesn't it?

phasers · 25-03-2010 10:59AM

There is nothing I care less about tbh

we'llallhavetea_old · 25-03-2010 10:59AM

unfortunately no. just couldn't really be arsed.

sbsquarepants · 25-03-2010 11:03AM

ibarelycare in i barely care shocker, hold the front page!:)

Lux23 · 25-03-2010 11:05AM

I recycle and I don't drive but these are more financial choices rather than environmental. I really don't care what happens to the planet.

Glenster · 25-03-2010 11:08AM

No, or charity or the good name of ireland or any stuff like that.

That's not to say I dont recycle or donate to charity or cheer on the ireland team, it's just the done thing.

happyfriday · 25-03-2010 11:09AM

Slightly

Yeah I do, something that has happened only in the last year or two. I try to do as much as I can, even though I know it's probably still not enough. I will be turning off my lights on Saturday.

Truley · 25-03-2010 11:13AM

Slightly

Is "earth hour" that thing where everyone has to switch off their electricity for sixty minutes? I'm not into those gimmicks but I think I am very environmentally conscious in my day to day life. I recycle all of my rubbish and all foodwaste gets composted (live in an apartment btw.) Very conservative with the amount of electricity I use, I use only natural household cleaning products including beauty products too. On top of that I always get refills instead of buying more. I cycle everywhere, don't own a tv and of course I would never ever throw litter on the ground. Being 'arsed' about the environment isn't about what happens after we die, eh what about all the animals that are affected by the way we live?

Queen-Mise · 25-03-2010 11:16AM

No, not at all

I find it very hard to care when I see the rich and famous jetting around the world like its a playground including our own politicians. Paris hilton xmas 12 months ago built a full ski slope in her garden in los angelos ffs. I cant imagine any of them paying their carbon credits. China another huge creator of damage to our environment.
I put out all my bins and Dont rubbish - that is all I am willing to do.

IvySlayer · 25-03-2010 11:53AM

Slightly

I do care about my enviroment.

Global Warming does not exist though. It's a myth.

El Siglo · 25-03-2010 11:57AM

Slightly

IvySlayer wrote: »

I do care about my enviroment.

Global Warming does not exist though. It's a myth.

I beg to differ!

I do care about the environment, not in that whole saving trees and whales way.

tipperaryboy · 25-03-2010 12:06PM

No, not at all

i think earth hour is a bit of a gimmick.nearly everyone now has several pieces of technology that require charging from time to time so i think everyone should wait until the battery is nearly gone on your phone/ipod etc and then charge it.

anniehoo · 25-03-2010 12:32PM

Slightly

I care alot about the environment, i try not to waste electricity, i dont always flush straight away

, i recycle, i dont drop litter ever but thats hardly going to save the whales now is it?? I also drive, smoke, go on holidays by plane, buy mass produced products, eat meat...!!

This Earth Hour thing, while a good thing for drawing attention to energy wasting is no more than a gimmick. The power surge when all the lights are turned back on will probably negate any good effect tbh.

I think Global warming isnt exactly true, but climate change most definitely is and the Earths weather systems do alter to compensate for the effects of human activity. But, thats hardly exclusive to our generation either.

I think anyone who doesnt care about the environment at all is incredibly selfish tbh. We're a tiny fleck in Natures eye and it can and does steam roll us when it feels like it so we cant afford the luxury to sit back and do nothing. Even if its just not wasting water..it shows you care about a vital resource that keeps us all alive.But, with a worldwide population of nearly 7bn people it needs a global majority effort to have any lasting positive impact on the future.

El Siglo · 25-03-2010 12:45PM

Slightly

anniehoo wrote: »

I care alot about the environment, i try not to waste electricity, i dont always flush straight away , i recycle, i dont drop litter ever but thats hardly going to save the whales now is it?? I also drive, smoke, go on holidays by plane, buy mass produced products, eat meat...!!

This Earth Hour thing, while a good thing for drawing attention to energy wasting is no more than a gimmick. The power surge when all the lights are turned back on will probably negate any good effect tbh.

I think Global warming isnt exactly true, but climate change most definitely is and the Earths weather systems do alter to compensate for the effects of human activity. But, thats hardly exclusive to our generation either.

I think anyone who doesnt care about the environment at all is incredibly selfish tbh. We're a tiny fleck in Natures eye and it can and does steam roll us when it feels like it so we cant afford the luxury to sit back and do nothing. Even if its just not wasting water..it shows you care about a vital resource that keeps us all alive.But, with a worldwide population of nearly 7bn people it needs a global majority effort to have any lasting positive impact on the future.

While the rest of your post I entirely agree with, earth hour is a total gimmick. The bold text is what I have a contention with.

Here's the CO2 concentrations from Muana Loa.

Here's the CO2 radiative forcing.

Now these are produced by NOAA, which is a fairly reputable organisation. Just looking at these two graph and maybe even looking at CH4 (Methane), NOx (oxides of nitrogen) and the associated radiative forcings, it doesn't take an environmental scientist to come to some reasonable hypothesis that anthropogenic GHG increases are promoting some kind of warming effect.

hooradiation · 25-03-2010 12:58PM

IvySlayer wrote: »

Global Warming does not exist though. It's a myth.

Wow, well that's me convinced. You should really get that paper which conclusively proves that theory of yours published.

Being the person to redefine how we look at the word is a very rare opportunity and you should seize it now before someone else beats you to it.

Bonito · 25-03-2010 01:06PM

Slightly

If I went any further I'd be helping baby seals in oil spills and participating in that tidy towns volunteering.

Nulty · 25-03-2010 01:08PM

No, not at all

IvySlayer wrote: »

I do care about my enviroment.

Global Warming does not exist though. It's a myth.

El Siglo wrote: »

I beg to differ!

I do care about the environment, not in that whole saving trees and whales way.

hooradiation wrote: »

Wow, well that's me convinced. You should really get that paper which conclusively proves that theory of yours published.

Being the person to redefine how we look at the word is a very rare opportunity and you should seize it now before someone else beats you to it.

Wording is everything.

There are 0 instances of the phrase "global warming" in that document. IvySlayer said "Global Warming" is a myth. Climate Change is something thats pretty hard to deny, what with there being a cycle of ice ages and all.:rolleyes:

Global Warming, IMO, gives the impression that we as humans are wholly or mostly responsible for this rapid change in climate. I for one realise that we are not helping but also that our relatively insignificant output of carbon blah blah blah has no real meaningful effect on the processes at work.

IN YOUR FACE!

:cool:

epgc3fyqirnbsx · 25-03-2010 01:41PM

No, not at all

I care about my immediate enviroment, I hate litter. Really hate it.

And if I ever catch any of those cunts who have been dumping rubbish in my area I'm tear them a new arsehole

ibarelycare · 25-03-2010 01:48PM

Jennifer Polite Quartet wrote: »

I care about my immediate enviroment, I hate litter. Really hate it.

And if I ever catch any of those cunts who have been dumping rubbish in my area I'm tear them a new arsehole

That is one thing...I really do hate litter. I can't stand seeing people throw anything on the ground. If I smoke in the car, I never throw the butts out the window, I put them in an empty bottle and throw them in the bin when I get out. I was putting out a smoke outside a shop last week and I accidentally dropped the butt and went to pick it up and this woman was like "Ah leave it, you'll just dirty your fingers!" Ehhh I've just been smoking a dirty cancer stick, so I don't mind picking it up!

anniehoo · 25-03-2010 01:50PM

Slightly

El Siglo wrote: »

While the rest of your post I entirely agree with, earth hour is a total gimmick. The bold text is what I have a contention with.

Here's the CO2 concentrations from Muana Loa.

Here's the CO2 radiative forcing.

Now these are produced by NOAA, which is a fairly reputable organisation. Just looking at these two graph and maybe even looking at CH4 (Methane), NOx (oxides of nitrogen) and the associated radiative forcings, it doesn't take an environmental scientist to come to some reasonable hypothesis that anthropogenic GHG increases are promoting some kind of warming effect.

I dont know what "radiative forcing" means sorry

but i appreciate your stats to back up your argument.

Im not definitively denying in your words "anthropogenic GHG increases are promoting some kind of warming effect" im just reluctant to use the blanket statement "global warming" as its actually been shown that the worlds average temperature has actually fallen for the past 4 years.

I think the world "compensates" for different gaseous levels that have an atmospheric effect (therefore a climate effect) so i prefer the term "climate change". The problem i see is if it tries to compensate itself too much, it will unbalance itself completely with catastrophic worldwide results.

wilson10 · 25-03-2010 01:52PM

Slightly

We must be the dirtiest bastards on the planet.

The state of the roadsides is an absolute disgrace.

Board-in-work · 25-03-2010 01:59PM

No, not at all

I never used to be arsed about the environment and stuff - but my attitude is slowly changing I think. I used to be of the mind that thought "Sure recycling is a total waste of time, as the energy it takes to recycle something counteracts the good of recycling". But recycling isn't necessarily just about energy use - it's about using the resources we have - sustainably. Recycle paper - waste of energy etc - yes - but if we all did it we may not have to plant so many trees. Globally that could affect people in different ways - re-distribution of land, more water, less soil errosion. I didn't necessarily care about the environment - but I do care that we all deserve the right to clean air, clean drinking water, and a bit of land to live on. Then one day I realised it's probably the same thing.

Hank_Jones · 25-03-2010 02:05PM

I don't care about the enviroment because I don't feel I'm really destroying it.

I'm not a fat cat who owns big multi-national corporations which are spewing crap into the atmosphere, I'm not American, I drive a small car which isn't particularly bad for the enviroment...

I'm only one man..

Greyfox · 25-03-2010 02:08PM

I couldn't care less about the enviroment, theirs loads of things more important but it's a good thing that some people do

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