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Global warming concerns are keeping children awake at night (Unbelievable!)
GM TV (UK) ^ | February 22, 2007

Posted on 02/22/2007 10:50:12 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

Half of young children are anxious about the effects of global warming, often losing sleep because of their concern, according to a new report today.

A survey of 1,150 youngsters aged between seven and 11 found that one in four blamed politicians for the problems of climate change.

Are you doing enough?

One in seven of those questioned by supermarket giant Somerfield said their own parents were not doing enough to improve the environment.

Advert: article continues below É The most feared consequences of global warming included poor health, the possible submergence of entire countries and the welfare of animals.

Most of those polled understood the benefits of recycling, although one in 10 thought the issue was linked to riding a bike.

Pete Williams, of Somerfield, said: "Concerns over our environment dominate the media at present and kids are exposed to the hard facts as much as anybody.

"While many adults may look the other way, this study should show that global warming is not only hurting the children of the future, it's affecting the welfare of kids now.

"By raising awareness amongst today's young, hopefully we are improving our chances of reaching a solution.''

The study marked Somerfield's drive to reduce the eight billion plastic bags wasted by UK households every year.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Extended News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: algore; envirowackos; globalwarming; scam
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To: I still care
I know of children that have fears of bombs hitting the USA in another terrorist attack. Even if you are careful about what children see on tv etc they still see the towers being hit. Its not easy explaining to a 7 yr old why people would do that or why they are teaching her in school to hide under her desk etc. My daughter has lost a cousin to this war and now she is scared that if her brothers join the army she will lose them too. I think she is more worried about that right now then global warming.
21 posted on 02/23/2007 12:30:13 AM PST by pandoraou812 ( zero tolerance to the will of Allah ...... dilligaf? with an efg.....)
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To: Herakles

When Ronnie moved tose missiles into Europe in the 80's i wasw with those missiles in Europe. What a great time that was.


22 posted on 02/23/2007 12:33:39 AM PST by AirForce-TechSgt (RR's quote is to long to use as a tagline.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

"One in seven of those questioned by supermarket giant Somerfield said their own parents were not doing enough to improve the environment."

Ah yes, get the children to turn on thier own parents.

"By raising awareness amongst today's young, hopefully we are improving our chances of reaching a solution."

And what kind of solution would that be? Maybe a Final Solution, for all of us not believers?

They'd better not try this sh*t at our local Safeway.


23 posted on 02/23/2007 12:42:39 AM PST by Greenpees (Coulda Shoulda Woulda)
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To: Mount Athos; girlangler

That little turd can age for about 10 more years, then try to burn my car, or bring his socialist revolution to my door step... we'll see who wins.


24 posted on 02/23/2007 12:43:42 AM PST by proud_yank (Socialism - An Answer In Search Of A Question For Over 100 Years)
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To: pandoraou812
Your absolutely right. This kid is so affectively "flat", I'd be seriously concerned about his mental condition, except for the fact "direction" was likely provided by some pinko bottom feeding slime from Greenpeace. I am sure none of us are concerned or doubtful regarding the mental health of the "nutjob" from Greenpeace.
25 posted on 02/23/2007 12:44:37 AM PST by singfreedom ("Victory at all costs,.......for without victory there is no survival."--Churchill--that's "Winston")
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

you can blame the teachers as well


26 posted on 02/23/2007 12:52:52 AM PST by vigilante2 (Thank You Troops)
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To: Herakles
Yea, but the people doing it to them should be hunted down and burned at the stake; or hunted down and dismembered, or hunted down - well I think you get my idea!

I agree. Kids that age are very impressionable and vulnerable. It's hard enough growing up without having one's head filled with scary propaganda.

27 posted on 02/23/2007 1:08:43 AM PST by Huntress (Proud owner of Norman/Norma, the transsexual attack cat.)
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To: Mount Athos

What an unpleasant little larva. His facial expressions remind me of AlGore.


28 posted on 02/23/2007 2:57:01 AM PST by giotto
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To: Mount Athos

Thanks for posting that. If the comments on youtube are any indication, this ad is going to backfire tremendously.


29 posted on 02/23/2007 3:31:01 AM PST by macrahanish #1
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To: singfreedom

I didn't bother with the drivel that the boy was spouting by rote. I was looking at his decidedly unhealthy appearance. The boy has dark rings under his eyes and a sickly pallor to his skin. Go Vegan!


30 posted on 02/23/2007 3:59:40 AM PST by ishabibble (ALL-AMERICAN INFIDEL)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I told my son about this and he says "it's true I lie awake at night worrying about how the penguins are coping".



(well, he is my son)


31 posted on 02/23/2007 4:05:28 AM PST by Rb ver. 2.0 (A Muslim soldier can never be loyal to a non-Muslim commander.)
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To: Herakles

I can see the conversation now...

Herakles: "When was the last time a sea turtle was spotted in Pittsburgh?"

Liberal School Board: "Exactly!"


32 posted on 02/23/2007 4:27:34 AM PST by TN4Liberty (Sixty percent of all people understand statistics. The other half are clueless.)
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To: Mount Athos
Thanks for posting that archive video footage of Al Gore as a young child. Know we know he was unhinged even as a young lad.   ;-)
33 posted on 02/23/2007 4:32:18 AM PST by 6SJ7
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

ping


34 posted on 02/23/2007 4:33:27 AM PST by wintertime
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
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One in seven of those questioned by supermarket giant Somerfield said their own parents were not doing enough to improve the environment.

Kids are being force fed global warming in the UK, Canadian, and U.S. schools, and one of the goals of the communist party is to destroy a child's allegiance to his family.

Pete Williams, of Somerfield, said: "Concerns over our environment dominate the media at present and kids are exposed to the hard facts as much as anybody.

Media? Media? Kids are being fed the global warming religion and earth worship every day in their government schools.

35 posted on 02/23/2007 4:39:55 AM PST by wintertime
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To: Herakles

Want to guess who is scaring our kids now?

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Answer: The useful idiots running government schools.


36 posted on 02/23/2007 4:43:08 AM PST by wintertime
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To: MaxMax

"Bling Bling Escalade"

What is this about? I've seen this elsewhere and I have no idea what it means.


37 posted on 02/23/2007 4:43:48 AM PST by Cap Huff
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To: FreedomCalls
Very cute cartoon, but remember this is the religion being preached in our government schools.

There is no such thing as a religiously neutral K-12 education. Ideas DO HAVE religious consequences, and often religious content. Global warming is no different.

Yet,,,it amazes me when the liberal-Marxists insist that the government schools' homosexual, pro-abortion, environmentalist, PC agendas are entirely religiously neutral.

Don't we have state and federal constitutions to prevent the religious indoctrination of our children?

Don't we have constitutions to protect our children from the government destroying their religion?
38 posted on 02/23/2007 4:51:43 AM PST by wintertime
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

When I was in elementary school in the 60's they had us hiding under our desks for nuclear bomb blast drills. I can't remember ever losing a night's sleep because I was afraid I was going to die and I was a super sensitive kid.

But then, I had parents who taught me that I and the world were in God's hands and death was not an end, but a beginning of eternity with all of those that I loved and it was nothing to be feared.

Liberals hold back with fear, while conservatives go forward with hope.


39 posted on 02/23/2007 4:53:58 AM PST by Elyse (I refuse to feed the crocodile.)
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To: Aussieteen

"Sleepless in Berkley" perhaps, but my kids sleep just fine.


40 posted on 02/23/2007 4:54:24 AM PST by corlorde (New Hampshire)
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