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Feedback ForumNOW wants to hear from you! Send us your opinions, reactions and ideas about "Paradise Lost"Submissions for this question are no longer being accepted. Previously submitted comments appear below. Comments may have been edited for content or space. Poster: george yap Comment: Thank you NOW for theirs reporting on these Pacific Islands which will be subject to the victims of the giant industry countries due to the cause of years dumping greenhouse gas from burning fossil fuels(gasoline,coal and gas). when the times come that these islanders become the environmental refugees, it is no longer a myth about the inconvenient truth. Countries are not prepared to face up the truth fear of economic backlash before reducing the carbon emissions protocol. As I see it, it is to focus on the solutions rather than the problems. I am now working on a major pedal power machine which will help ease the problem of transport to reduce CO2 and the theme is absolutely CO2 free machine. By 2050, it is too late to do anything if we do not start now. It is imperative the earth people to come together. Poster: Dwayne Chastain Comment: The report was less than convincing and couldn't the same show have been recorded in New Orleans where there are far more threatened people whom actually live below sea level? Common sense would dictate that these American's be relocated but of course, that would be politically incorrect. A good engineer, from perhaps The Netherlands could make a larger impact on these Islanders plight than relocating them. I think that your producers were confusing beach erosion with rising oceans with the latter having no foundation or proof. After all the reporter indicated that she travelled for 6 hours by boat for proof of land lost to the sea. The whole report seemed a bit contrived and agenda driven. I take confort in knowing that at least Al Gore was likely impressed. I sure wasn't. Poster: Tom Hanson Comment: Thanks for your excellent coverage of the effects of climate change on the citizens of Tarawa. There is a possibility for their future that I did not hear in your report. If they can find investors, they can create the first planned underwater city and tourist attraction. NASA has been running an underwater facility in waters off Florida for years. If there is any way to convey this idea to the beleagured President of Tarawa, it might provide him with a positive pitch to make. The islanders would continue to enjoy the rich experience of life in the Pacific ocean, pun intended. Regards, Tom Hanson Columbus, Ohio Poster: Roger Atell Comment: I suggest distributing this excellent piece to the UN and into schools. Poster: William Henig Comment: I wonder, how many pieces like this will we 1st worlders need to see before climate change becomes our top priority? This was first rate journalism and I commend NOW for continuing to sound the alarm. Hopefully, one day, we'll listen. Poster: Juergen Klaus Comment: Such irresponsible journalism and superficial reporting of the natural life cycle of islands and trying to blame the hypothesis of man-made gloabl warming is one of the many reasons I continually write to my congressman to withhold funding for this television station. Mrs. Clark, fmr prime minister of NZ, got it right as did the PM from Australia. It seems that the islanders are doing very well judging by their living standards and shortened work week in NZ. Looking at the living conditions in Tarawa versus in NZ, I would think they'd be running to NZ and AUS. Poster: Carolyn Oates Comment: Thank you for bringing awareness to the devastating effects of climate change on these Island jewels of the South Pacific. It is heartbreaking to realize that the unconsciousness consumption of the developed industrial countries is destroying the islands of Kiribati and their rich culture. I am familiar with Kiribati, because my parents met on Canton Island, one of the Kiribati group, in the 1940's when they were employees of Pan American Airways. My father wrote a book, Canton Island Aerial Crossroads of the South Pacific, which describes the history of Canton and its importance in the development of aerial routes in the South Pacific. I am grateful to NOW for bringing home to listeners the critical nature of our every choice in the use of Earth's precious resources. Poster: Ellen Craft Comment: I just returned from Kiribati where I lived for 2 years as a Peace Corps Volunteer. One of the most embarrassing moments I had was having to teach my middle school students about the causes and effects of global warming. I sincerely hope that the international community realizes the responsibility they have to help the people of Kiribati as their land becomes unable to sustain life. Poster: Amanda Reiner Comment: I was truly saddened at what's happening to the islands of Kiribati. One of the most powerful NOW episodes ever. Poster: Michael R. Comment: I feel very bad for the Islanders whose land is being overcome by the sea. There probably isn't anything that could be more traumatic to these folks than watching their homes and country being slowly swallowed by the ocean. But, at 2 meters above sea level and the fact that these islands are so small to begin with one cannot reasonably think this island utopia was a permanent one. A few hundred or thousands of years does not permanency make. Whether this is a direct result of climate change or not is beside the point. The ONLY fact that you can speak to with absolute certainty is that long term these islands don't have an outstanding prognosis given their height above sea level and sheer diminutiveness. Enough with the melodrama! Poster: Eric Stratton Comment: I had the good fortune to serve as a volunteer for the Peace Corps in Kiribati on one of the outer islands from 2001-2003. Like Ms. Askander, I knew nothing of the country until just prior to my arrival in Tarawa. However, also like Ms. Askander, I quickly became enamoured with the tiny Pacific outpost and gravely concerned regarding the rising seas overwhelming the atoll islands. In my short time, I noticed a very distinct change in the ocean level and its effect upon the drinking water and other aspects of survival for the I-Kiribati, as they call themselves. Unfortunately, the greatest issue for them may be their general irrelevance. They possess no oil, gold or any other resources that will bring assistance from those whom could most help. Other than general goodwill, countries such as the United States pay little heed to such an exotic and invaluable locale even if it, literally, fell off the face of the earth. Regardless, I hope that this excellent examination and presentation of the potantial destruction of an entire country will affect some individuals into a more reflective and proactive attitude towards Kiribati and other nations facing similar issues as a result of our own contributions to the global warming phenomenon. Poster: Maynard Brandt Comment: Ahh, yes, Kiribati. The place that wants the International Date Line moved to be East of Hawaii. But, I didn't see anything about that little item in your report. Truly good global citizens. Apologies for the sarcasm in the citizens comment. Poster: Micheal Schumacher Comment: Help stop glaobal warming do not fly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Poster: Reginald Daniels Comment: I watched your special tonight on the lives and struggles of this great people. I to wish that this great Country the United States would step in and assist with taking in some of these families. We are the richest Country in the world and have more than what we need. |
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