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Expertise
Questions about the science of global warming, including greenhouse gasses, radiative forcings, natural climate changes, and geoengineering solutions.
I can also answer general questions about ozone depletion and ocean acidification.
Tambien puedo contestar preguntas en espaņol.
Tambem posso responder ās perguntas em portugues.
Experience in the area
Over 2 years independently researching the subject. I am also an active member on Yahoo Answers, primarily in the subject of global warming.
Education/Credentials
Bachelors degree, Environmental Engineering
What do you like about this subject?
It is so interconnected with every other subject--it is mostly science, but it also involves a bit of economics, politics, history, humanities--everything. I also believe that becoming well educated about the future of climate change is critical to humanity's progress.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
It really doesn't have much to do with nature. So many believe "the environment" is something separate from humanity. That global warming is just about polar bears. It isn't--I couldn't care less about polar bears. By far the biggest danger about GW is its effect on the economy.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Is there any other topic out there that is *more* controversial than GW?
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian | 09/03/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Nikunj | 06/30/10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |
| Hannah | 03/01/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great help again. I would recommend his ..... |
| Hannah | 03/01/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great answer with a good explanation. I ..... |
| peter | 02/10/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks very much for all that. ( ..... |
Recent Answers from David B.
2010-08-25 Global Warming In The Far Future:
Hi Julian, It's actually really difficult to give specific predictions of little regions like that. The best we have are model simulations that show general trends in precipitation over large areas
2010-07-18 Green museum:
Hi Ruben, First I'd just like to say, I think you have a pretty exciting job--I have to say I would like to be in your position! Needless to say, I hope I can help. I'm having a bit of trouble
2010-06-29 carbon dioxide:
Hi Nikunj, First, I need to make sure that you understand the difference between a kilowatt and a kilowatt hour. A kilowatt is a unit of power: it is the instantaneous *rate* at which energy is being
2010-05-02 Theory: Rising Sea-Levels:
Okay, many thoughts here that I tried to lay out in an organized manner but probably failed miserably. And sorry for the slight delay in replying, a tad busy. << I admit, my views contradict this statement
2010-05-01 Theory: Rising Sea-Levels:
Hi Kamran, Well I have to say, I have never heard this before. Congratulations on coming up with a truly original idea. I took some time to think about it, and while I'm not an expert in marine
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