This animation shows an average of 10 years worth of SeaWiFS data. Dark blue represents warmer areas where there tends to be a lack of nutrients, and greens and reds represent cooler nutrient-rich areas which support life. The nutrient-rich areas include coastal regions where cold water rises from the sea floor bringing nutrients along and areas at the mouths of rivers where the rivers have brought nutrients into the ocean from the land.
Guess what ? IT SEEMS CO2 isn't just good it's great !!! At least the earth thinks so.
From the Financial Post and NASA
Planet Earth is on a roll! GPP is way up. NPP is way up. To the surprise of those who have been bearish on the planet, the data shows global production has been steadily climbing to record levels, ones not seen since these measurements began.
GPP is Gross Primary Production, a measure of the daily output of the global biosphere -- the amount of new plant matter on land. NPP is Net Primary Production, an annual tally of the globe's production. Biomass is booming. The planet is the greenest it's been in decades, perhaps in centuries.
The cause ?? What was the Cause ?? The warming of the planet and the greater availability of CO2. (If you hear a distant laughing at this point it is probably just me and every other DENIER)
This really should come as no surprise to anyone that increased CO2 and warmer climates promote life and a healthier biosphere. If you look at ANWR it is probably the greatest bit of Orwellian Doublespeak ever created. It is cold desolate tundra inhabited by moose making their way by licking algae off the ice. Compare this to the south american rainforests which are warm wet and verdant, It doesn't take much insight to draw the conclusion that warm and wet is better.
Above is the NASA video depicting the change in earths biosphere over time. Take a look at that video. You know the last time I posted NASA statistics I was told I didn't have the intellectual gravitas of Mr. Hansen. Well I might not have the intellectual gravitas but I have always thought that water and CO2 would be good for plants and people. GO Figure !!
Crossposted at REDSTATE
The man made global warming that we will "soon be suffering the effects of" is such a load it's amazing to me how so many people have bought in. The believers, in general, are totally convinced a warmer planet equates to death to us all.
It's a real head scratcher if you attempt to have a sensible discussion with the believers as their line of reasoning usually revolves around some alarmizm thinking that "we can't just ignore it, we MUST DO SOMETHING!".
Do they maintain their cars with this line of thinking? I mean, if it's running better every day, do they pour water in the gas tank?
Great post Joliphant