There seem to be no end to the cases of science being twisted to fit political views. Since science is supposed to be an unbiased pursuit of truth, it unlikely that anyone is truly using it in its proper form. That being said, there comes a point when political spin of experiments and reports just scream “Political Propaganda.” Take carbon dioxide (CO2) as an example; in recent history this seemingly innocent molecule has been blamed for the destruction of the earth. A recent increase in global temperature of late has triggered a host of political action and scientific research. Many people are convinced that CO2 is a pollutant that is responsible for global warming. CO2 is not a pollutant! It is the product of many naturally occurring processes, and is absolutely necessary for life on this planet. Plants need CO2 in order to produce the sugars we need to live. Whether or not CO2 is a serious problem in regards to global climate change is an issue that other people are debating in great detail; suffice it to say that global warming as a result of increased CO2 levels is not universally accepted.
When scientists suggest that the earth might be warming up due to an increase in CO2 levels, the proper response is not to go into a panic and pass a bunch of laws. Before a national tax on CO2 is instated the positive effects of CO2 on the plants in our world should be considered. With higher concentrations of CO2 in the air plants will be at a decided advantage and animals that rely on cellular respiration won’t be inconvenienced. I believe that a Real environmental concern should be that vast amounts of land is logged and not replanted. Deforestation in my mind is a much bigger concern than a change in the amount of carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere.
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