The climate change nuts have a new hero....

The musician-turned-activist reckons the world will end in 2030 – leading to the extinction of humankind.

Sir Bob, 61, based his miserable prediction on the effects of climate change.

“The world can decide in a fit of madness to kill itself,” he told a group of youngsters at a summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The former Boomtown Rats singer also warned “the next war will not be a World War One or a World War Two, it will be the end.”

He added: “We may not get to 2030. We need to address the problem of climate change urgently.”

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-n...efore-2030

Sir Bob is likely off on his assessment.

But there is a potential climate change issue that is related to global warming that could cause all of us pause.

Its about water, more significantly, water melt coming off the Himalaya Mountains. Approximately 2.5 Billion people are dependent upon Himalaya snowmelt water for survival. India, China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan all use that snowmelt as a lifeline to get them through their extreme dry seasons until the Monsoon season starts. Less snowpack = less dry season water flow. India gets on rather poorly with Pakistan and China. Bangladesh gets on really poorly with Pakistan. There are already simmering disputes over water rights (that have already blown up into actual fighting). Take away 20% of the flow (which will probably occur between now and 2030, barring some change in weather patterns) and the potential for problems increases dramatically.

Why doesn't he just retire and do the world a favor....and take Bono with him.

(10-06-2013 03:24 PM)Tom in Lazybrook Wrote:  Sir Bob is likely off on his assessment.

But there is a potential climate change issue that is related to global warming that could cause all of us pause.

Its about water, more significantly, water melt coming off the Himalaya Mountains. Approximately 2.5 Billion people are dependent upon Himalaya snowmelt water for survival. India, China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan all use that snowmelt as a lifeline to get them through their extreme dry seasons until the Monsoon season starts. Less snowpack = less dry season water flow. India gets on rather poorly with Pakistan and China. Bangladesh gets on really poorly with Pakistan. There are already simmering disputes over water rights (that have already blown up into actual fighting). Take away 20% of the flow (which will probably occur between now and 2030, barring some change in weather patterns) and the potential for problems increases dramatically.

Smart money is on this being total BS.

Positive Rep me and I'll vote for Obama in 2016

(10-06-2013 03:24 PM)Tom in Lazybrook Wrote:  Sir Bob is likely off on his assessment.

But there is a potential climate change issue that is related to global warming that could cause all of us pause.

Its about water, more significantly, water melt coming off the Himalaya Mountains. Approximately 2.5 Billion people are dependent upon Himalaya snowmelt water for survival. India, China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan all use that snowmelt as a lifeline to get them through their extreme dry seasons until the Monsoon season starts. Less snowpack = less dry season water flow. India gets on rather poorly with Pakistan and China. Bangladesh gets on really poorly with Pakistan. There are already simmering disputes over water rights (that have already blown up into actual fighting). Take away 20% of the flow (which will probably occur between now and 2030, barring some change in weather patterns) and the potential for problems increases dramatically.

So, desalination plants.

(10-06-2013 03:47 PM)GoApps70 Wrote:  

(10-06-2013 03:24 PM)Tom in Lazybrook Wrote:  Sir Bob is likely off on his assessment.

But there is a potential climate change issue that is related to global warming that could cause all of us pause.

Its about water, more significantly, water melt coming off the Himalaya Mountains. Approximately 2.5 Billion people are dependent upon Himalaya snowmelt water for survival. India, China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan all use that snowmelt as a lifeline to get them through their extreme dry seasons until the Monsoon season starts. Less snowpack = less dry season water flow. India gets on rather poorly with Pakistan and China. Bangladesh gets on really poorly with Pakistan. There are already simmering disputes over water rights (that have already blown up into actual fighting). Take away 20% of the flow (which will probably occur between now and 2030, barring some change in weather patterns) and the potential for problems increases dramatically.

So, desalination plants.

India already uses them. But then there are power plant issues (hydro) and the cost issue. Add the high level of animosity held between these nations to this and it could cause issues. I'm not saying it will, but just gave you an example of how global warming could cause conflicts

(10-06-2013 03:31 PM)smn1256 Wrote:  Why doesn't he just retire and do the world a favor....and take Bono with him.

Sir Bob really hasn't been prominent for decades. Its you guys who brought him up.

Wonder what the over and under is for that?

The most primitive of peoples were always capable of migration. Guess modern man has lost the ability to survive.

(10-06-2013 03:31 PM)smn1256 Wrote:  Why doesn't he just retire and do the world a favor....and take Bono with him.

Bono has become a laughingstock in Ireland.

(10-06-2013 03:40 PM)ImMoreAwesomeThanYou Wrote:  

(10-06-2013 03:24 PM)Tom in Lazybrook Wrote:  Sir Bob is likely off on his assessment.

But there is a potential climate change issue that is related to global warming that could cause all of us pause.

Its about water, more significantly, water melt coming off the Himalaya Mountains. Approximately 2.5 Billion people are dependent upon Himalaya snowmelt water for survival. India, China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan all use that snowmelt as a lifeline to get them through their extreme dry seasons until the Monsoon season starts. Less snowpack = less dry season water flow. India gets on rather poorly with Pakistan and China. Bangladesh gets on really poorly with Pakistan. There are already simmering disputes over water rights (that have already blown up into actual fighting). Take away 20% of the flow (which will probably occur between now and 2030, barring some change in weather patterns) and the potential for problems increases dramatically.

Smart money is on this being total BS.

Positive Rep me and I'll vote for Obama in 2016

Definitely nonsense. It's another lib shouting "LOOK AT ME! REMEMBER ME? I'M STILL IMPORTANT" It is however the next big thing since CAGW has fizzled. You'll find the beginnings of this scare in many, many MSM articles.

The know-nothings buy it hook line and sinker. Of course lazy tom makes millions each year, so he may be planning on making big bucks from the scare.

Again I agree with a loon... but only to the line of climate change having anything to do with it (that is unless you consider global warfare climate change)

Regardless, ALL isn't likely unless the Rapture happens.