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CBNNews.com - WASHINGTON — As we come to yet another Earth Day (Tuesday, April 22) one of the main debates is whether global warming is a global catastrophe racing towards us, or a scare that may cost us trillions of dollars in unnecessary costs fighting it.
Fact - or Science Fiction?
Several hundred people gathered on Capitol Hill this Monday at an event sponsored by Americans for Prosperity or AFP. It was for those who harbor any doubts that the global warming scare is fact.
"There clearly is not a scientific consensus," Event organizer AFP’s Annie Patnaude told CBN News,
But Al Gore in his Oscar-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth asserted that serious scientists all believe in man-caused global warming.
He talked about a study of 928 articles written on the topic in a leading scientific journal.
He said "You know the number of those who disagreed with the scientific consensus that we’re causing global warming and it’s a serious problem? Out of the 928 - zero."
Still, there is a fight about whether the world’s even getting warmer. Former European Parliament official Richard North and journalist Christopher Booker have written a book about scares like global warming titled "Scared to Death."
North stated, "We have a policy line trying to reduce global warming when the reality is for 10 years we’ve had no warming."
But Dan Cronin of the Environmental Defense Fund said, "Nine of the 10 hottest years on record have happened since 1995."
A Global ‘Warning’
If global warming is happening at the rates asserted by Gore and like-minded people, his documentary and others paint a dire picture of mass melting at the poles someday flooding Earth’s coasts.
This line is from the History Channel’s "A Global Warning?" — "The ice sheets will melt and many of the planet’s coastal cities could be under four feet of water by the year 2100."

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The Lee County extension of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is asking the community to turn out the lights from 8 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.
The voluntary blackout will be held to commemorate Earth Day.
Downtown Fort Myers businesses and restaurants and stores in Lee County have been invited to participate in the blackout and Lee County schools are supporting this event as well.
The purpose of the event is to offer 15 minutes of respite to the environment, according to a press release.

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When it comes to driving, it’s not easy being green , even on Earth Day. After all, we need cars to commute and run essential errands. Plus, as a nation, we love the freedom cars provide. But even providing for our work and family needs, there are ways to reduce the environmental impact from our motoring. Besides buying a more fuel-efficient vehicle, here are some suggestions that can be applied today with your current vehicle:
Car pool: There are many companies that offer ride-share programs that match you with others in your area. Another option is to check with co-workers or friends in the neighborhood to see if they are going your way. Telecommute (aka work at home) if your company permits it. This will save both fuel and, another precious commodity, your time. When possible, go shopping with family and friends, rather than alone, and "chain" together multiple destinations into one trip.
Park it: Leave your car at home and take public transportation if available, or use a bike, walk, or roller skate for more local trips. The latter options will give you some exercise, too.
Get flexible: See if your employer will allow a flexible schedule, so you are not commuting during peak rush hour times. Also, run errands at off hours to avoid driving in congested traffic.
Lose weight: Remove unnecessary cargo from the trunk, such as salt, sand, or shovel left over from winter driving. Removing a roof rack, you can lighten your load, reduce drag, and aid fuel economy. For SUVs and trucks, remove (or avoid buying) heavy push bars and side steps.
Slow down: Drag rises with speed. Slowing from 75 to 55 mph boosted gas mileage 33 percent in testing performed on a sedan and in a large SUV.
What are you doing to be a greener driver? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below.

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