Comments on: If you can stomach it … they couldn’t http://climateprogress.org/2009/10/21/plastic-ocean-debris-albatross-chicks-chris-jordan/ The Latest on Climate Science, Solutions, and Politics Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:59:31 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Botticelli http://climateprogress.org/2009/10/21/plastic-ocean-debris-albatross-chicks-chris-jordan/#comment-168934 Botticelli Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:46:38 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/?p=12977#comment-168934 Wow, it appears to be well documented that these pictures are the real deal. I guess were doomed. Wow, it appears to be well documented that these pictures are the real deal. I guess were doomed.

]]> By: Botticelli http://climateprogress.org/2009/10/21/plastic-ocean-debris-albatross-chicks-chris-jordan/#comment-168932 Botticelli Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:40:54 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/?p=12977#comment-168932 Does anyone think these images might have been staged? I realize that our planet isn't exactly pristine, but these have a bit of a "hoaxy" feel to them. Does anyone think these images might have been staged? I realize that our planet isn’t exactly pristine, but these have a bit of a “hoaxy” feel to them.

]]> By: David Harrington http://climateprogress.org/2009/10/21/plastic-ocean-debris-albatross-chicks-chris-jordan/#comment-167787 David Harrington Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:20:52 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/?p=12977#comment-167787 George Carlin has an interesting view on plastics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDkhzHQO7jY&feature=related George Carlin has an interesting view on plastics.

http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=sDkhzHQO7jY&feature=related

]]> By: Sudipta Saha http://climateprogress.org/2009/10/21/plastic-ocean-debris-albatross-chicks-chris-jordan/#comment-167763 Sudipta Saha Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:44:53 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/?p=12977#comment-167763 In Bangladesh, there is a ban on use of polythene or plastic bags. We use thin bags made of cotton and are see-through and can be used again and again for various purposes. Paper bags with handles made of cotton threads are also used. One fashoin stores uses bags made completely out of newspapers. In Bangladesh, there is a ban on use of polythene or plastic bags.
We use thin bags made of cotton and are see-through and can be used again and again for various purposes. Paper bags with handles made of cotton threads are also used. One fashoin stores uses bags made completely out of newspapers.

]]> By: paulm http://climateprogress.org/2009/10/21/plastic-ocean-debris-albatross-chicks-chris-jordan/#comment-167738 paulm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:23:54 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/?p=12977#comment-167738 And fill it with less meat! And fill it with less meat!

]]> By: Chris S http://climateprogress.org/2009/10/21/plastic-ocean-debris-albatross-chicks-chris-jordan/#comment-167736 Chris S Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:21:37 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/?p=12977#comment-167736 Another easy step for dog owners is to get biodegradable bags for picking up Fifi's business... E.g., http://www.amazon.com/BioBags-Biodegradable-Waste-Bags-Pack/dp/B000KJXNIW/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1256136378&sr=8-8 Another easy step for dog owners is to get biodegradable bags for picking up Fifi’s business…

E.g.,
http://www.amazon.com/ BioBags-Biodegradable-Waste-Bags-Pack/ dp/ B000KJXNIW/ ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1256136378&sr=8-8

]]> By: Wonhyo http://climateprogress.org/2009/10/21/plastic-ocean-debris-albatross-chicks-chris-jordan/#comment-167734 Wonhyo Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:08:14 +0000 http://climateprogress.org/?p=12977#comment-167734 Out of sight, out of mind is a terrible solution for waste disposal. One question that disturbs me is why did the birds collect trash instead of food? Makes me wonder if their normal food supply is declining. Out of sight, out of mind is a terrible solution for waste disposal.

One question that disturbs me is why did the birds collect trash instead of food? Makes me wonder if their normal food supply is declining.

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