Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Rexmons · 12-09-2008, 02:02 PM

In the Pacific Ocean there lies a collection of floating debris known as The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This particular garbage heap is said to be twice the size of the United States and is compromised of mostly plastic. I've read several articles about the effects this garbage is having on the environment but none mention global warming. What if the giant plastic cover is acting like a giant solar cover used in swimming pools. Scientists say increasing temperature in the ocean leads to stronger and more frequent hurricanes. This is not proven but I think maybe a committee should be put together to investigate it at least.

kerosene · 12-09-2008, 02:10 PM

I am sorry, but this was the first thing that came to mind.

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classicman · 12-09-2008, 02:31 PM

This has another thread already - I remember it from awhile ago. Can't find it though.

12-09-2008, 02:02 PM	#1
Rexmons - Kavkaz United - Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 613	Great Pacific Garbage Patch In the Pacific Ocean there lies a collection of floating debris known as The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This particular garbage heap is said to be twice the size of the United States and is compromised of mostly plastic. I've read several articles about the effects this garbage is having on the environment but none mention global warming. What if the giant plastic cover is acting like a giant solar cover used in swimming pools. Scientists say increasing temperature in the ocean leads to stronger and more frequent hurricanes. This is not proven but I think maybe a committee should be put together to investigate it at least. __________________ "Life's a bitch but God forbid the bitch divorce me..."

12-09-2008, 02:31 PM	#3
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	This has another thread already - I remember it from awhile ago. Can't find it though. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

12-09-2008, 02:10 PM	#2
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	I am sorry, but this was the first thing that came to mind.

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