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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: vigilante2
you can blame the teachers as well
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Yes! We should blame teachers! We should even blame the teachers who are trying to do a good job in their limited sphere of a classroom.
Why?
It seems teachers can organize themselves for political rallies. They can get out the vote for the Democrats. They wear abortion buttons and cheer wildly for Bill Clinton at the 2000 Democratic convention. They can strike and have "sick-ins".
Yet,,,,they claim complete powerlessness when it comes to controlling the global warming drivel, impossible math and reading programs, PC nuttiness, sexual abuse by teachers/staff/students...etc.
There are plenty of so-called "good" teachers who are allowing this abuse of children to go on day after day. Every day they prop up a system that hurts children, our Constitution, and our nation. These so-called "good" teachers are part of the problem because they allow a completely corrupt and unredeemable system to lurch along feeding the hearts and minds of children to the fires of Moloch.
Sorry,,,,teacher do NOT deserve Mother Teresa awards on trips to the Rose Garden to visit with the President. We should abolish Teacher of the Year awards.
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Have they no shame? No. They have none at all.
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posted on
02/23/2007 5:06:50 AM PST
by
Ditto
To: 2ndDivisionVet
"...understood the benefits of recycling, although one in 10 thought the issue was linked to riding a bike."
It takes a special kind of stupidity to write a cereal box sentence like that.
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posted on
02/23/2007 5:23:23 AM PST
by
sergeantdave
(Consider that nearly half the people you pass on the street meet Lenin's definition of useful idiot)
To: Mount Athos
I remember as a child (early 60's) we were told that we were running out of fossil fuels and must conserve. I then went to visit my cousin and her husband with their indoor heated pool that was kept at 70 degrees in mid winter. I asked if they were concerned about running out of fuel and they laughed at me. I have since come to know that they were correct. It is now 2007 and we are still told they are running out.
I guess my point is that if children are only told one side, then that is what they believe. It is parents and other sensible adults that must speak up and help the children assess what is the real truth. Unfortunately that truth is no longer coming from the educators of this country because they only give one side of the issue.
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posted on
02/23/2007 6:35:21 AM PST
by
w1andsodidwe
(Jimmy Carter allowed radical Islam to get a foothold in Iran.)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
"The punishment for forecasting the weather shall be death by burning." -- 16th Century English Law
Five centuries later the New Ignoramuses have adopted this law to questioning the Global Warming Hoax
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posted on
02/23/2007 7:06:02 AM PST
by
pabianice
(LLY)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Quote from my 11 year old daughter in her most recent school power point presentation:
Her Dreams
Someday I hope I will be a meteorologist so I can prove that Global warming is just the seasons."
HA! Two can play at this game!
To: Mount Athos
Man, that kid reminds me of Palistinian chirruns longing for marterdom. Scary.
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Public schools should be declared a criminal enterprise, that's where sit origionates from.
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posted on
02/23/2007 8:42:01 AM PST
by
dalereed
To: Cap Huff
This could explaing it better then I could.
From Wikipedia
"Bling-bling" (usually shortened to simply "bling") is a
hip hop slang term which refers to expensive jewelry and
other accoutrements, and also to a lifestyle built around
excess spending and ostentation.
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posted on
02/23/2007 10:22:51 AM PST
by
MaxMax
(God Bless America)
To: MaxMax
Thanks. I did not think to look at Wikipedia.
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posted on
02/23/2007 2:27:26 PM PST
by
Cap Huff
To: Mount Athos
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posted on
02/23/2007 5:59:19 PM PST
by
EdnaMode
To: TN4Liberty
"Herakles: "When was the last time a sea turtle was spotted in Pittsburgh?"
Liberal School Board: "Exactly!" "
Never really thought of that!
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posted on
02/24/2007 12:41:14 PM PST
by
Herakles
(Diversity is code word for anti-white racism)
To: JennysCool
"Sheesh, people! It's REAGAN, not REGAN. I've seen that typo one too many times. REAGAN = Great President; REGAN = "Exorcist" character."
Sorry about that; I actually prefer "Ronnie (the) Ray-Gun"
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posted on
02/24/2007 12:43:53 PM PST
by
Herakles
(Diversity is code word for anti-white racism)
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