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It’s apparently even spreading to Mars: Climate Change Hits Mars

Scientists from Nasa say that Mars has warmed by about 0.5C since the 1970s. This is similar to the warming experienced on Earth over approximately the same period.

I’m thinking this just has to be our fault - as far as I know, Mars doesn’t even have fossil fuels of its own. So if burning fossil fuels is the cause of global warming, and if there are no fossil fuels on Mars (or living creatures to burn them), then logically it follows that our use of fossil fuels must also be responsible for Mars warming.

Of course, some people have another idea:

The mechanism at work on Mars appears, however, to be different from that on Earth. One of the researchers, Lori Fenton, believes variations in radiation and temperature across the surface of the Red Planet are generating strong winds.

In a paper published in the journal Nature, she suggests that such winds can stir up giant dust storms, trapping heat and raising the planet’s temperature.

So let me get this straight: Increases in temperature due to increased radiation (i.e. heat) are causing winds, which cause dust storms, which in turn traps heat.

Well, that’s logical too. sort of.

In keeping with the spirit of yesterday’s post, I am pleased to offer this brilliant alternative viewpoint (I really could care less about being “fair and balanced” but am all in favor of humor) from Totally Baked:

It was right here all the time - or, at least since the 70s: proof that God exists! I’ve spent a lot of time recently reading people’s arguments for and against the existence of God, and I’ve not been that impressed by many of them. I’m surprised that none of them have stumbled on this argument before, it’s so obvious.

Today I was listening to a non-random, eclectic mix of music, which just happened to include Argent’s God Gave Rock and Roll to You. Some of you will remember Rod Argent as the keyboardist from The Zombies (”She’s Not There,” “Time of the Season,” etc.). Argent had one big hit with “Hold Your Head Up,” and 3 Dog Night had a minor hit with a cover of “Liar” (which was done better by Argent). “God Gave …,” written by Argent member Russ Ballard, was covered by people like Petra and later by Kiss.

Anyway, as I was listening to the song, it occurred to me: rock music proves the existence of God! Just consider some of the original lyrics:

Love your friend and love your neighbour
Love your life and love your labour
No, it’s never too late to change your mind
Don’t step on snails, don’t climb in trees
Love Cliff Richard but please don’t tease
It’s never too late to change your mind

God gave rock ‘n’ roll to you, gave rock ‘n’ roll to you
Put it in the soul of ev’ryone
God gave rock ‘n’ roll to you, gave rock ‘n’ roll to you
Save rock ‘n’ roll for ev’ryone

Of course, there will be those who will claim that the rock & roll in our souls evolved from some African tribal chants or something, but seriously, what more proof do you need? We were obviously designed for rock music. And to think that fundamentalists condemned rock & roll as demonic!

So, c’mon, feel the beat and join in: God gave rock ‘n’ roll to you …

Rock on!