Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)
Fri Jan 16, 2015, 01:35 AM Jan 2015

Only half the systems crucial to stability of planet compromised


Half the processes crucial to maintaining the stability of the planet are still viable and haven't been totally corrupted by humans.

That is the finding of a team of 18 research scientists, who, if you can believe it, are not there to make you feel bad about what we've done to the planet.

Half of it still works!!

Half the planet still has clean water, and stuff!! Yay!!

If you're into feeling crappy about the future then click on this link to make yourself happy. Otherwise, don't do something, just sit there, and it will all go away soon enough, eh?


http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/01/150115163533.htm
3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Only half the systems crucial to stability of planet compromised (Original Post) RobertEarl Jan 2015 OP
C'mon people RobertEarl Jan 2015 #1
Hell, less than half KamaAina Jan 2015 #2
Well, only 50%, that's a relief. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2015 #3
 

RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)
1. C'mon people
Fri Jan 16, 2015, 08:27 PM
Jan 2015

I hand you some good news and only get 4 recs?

What's up with that?

I post something about Fukushima which is all bad news and sometimes get dozens of replies and recs. Don't be such debbie-downers and doomers. Recognize the good news that half our stuff still functions, at least somewhat.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Only half the systems cru...