Originally Posted by Natural-Philosopher

Just what is actually so "bad" about the miniscule global warming?

Its not that Antarctica will melt in much less than 8 million years, drowning us all.

Its not that more arable land is being opened up from tundra.

Its not that increased CO2 in the atmosphere impedes plant growth.

Its not that crop substitution is alwasy bad, Corn pays more than wheat.

Its not that farmers can plant multiple crops per year rather than one.

Its not that disease is being created.

Its not neceesarily good or bad that plants, animal or bugs will prosper in areas more hospitable to them.

Its not that the weather is more severe.

Its not even certain that the world as whole wouldn't be better off warmer and more precipitaion requiring less irrigation.

Ask a farmer whether he ever prays for rain, or prays for early frosts?


So what is it exactly?