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Gee it's hot - The Climate Change discussion thread

Lupi said:
I'm not reading your retarded links. The point stands whether your 'links' agree or not.
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Oh dear. The only thing worse than someone ignorant is someone who is wilfully ignorant. That's you.

At least the ignorant person can become somewhat educated.
 
Muz said:
Oh dear. The only thing worse than someone ignorant is someone who is wilfully ignorant. That's you.

At least the ignorant person can become somewhat educated.
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oh remind me how educated you are again...
 
Lupi said:
the terrorist attack on the trains has been all over the news in Russia and many other international outlets

are you saying it didn't happen? yes or no?
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Yes they happened.

See, its easy to agree to facts.
 
erogenouszone said:
Mt Etna
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So cool. I went up there in 1998 but clagged out before I reached the top. Probably only got halfway.

Just by the by the 10% figure bandied about at the moment, for CO2 emissions, equates to this volcano eruption being 10% of the volcanic eruptions this year. The CO2 emitted is still 100 times less than man-made CO2 emissions in the same time period.

I know that's an inconvenient fact for some. If people could be arsed to actually read about it they might not be so woefully ignorant. (And seemingly proud of it.)
 
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Never had a hangover vanish so quick as when I visited a volcano. Anyone have the science on that?
 
tsf said:
Never had a hangover vanish so quick as when I visited a volcano. Anyone have the science on that?
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Let's ask our favourite friend:

Here are a few physiological and environmental factors that could be at play:

🧠 1.​


Being near a volcano is exciting and possibly a bit stressful (in a good way). Novel or high-stimulus experiences like that can trigger adrenaline and dopamine release, which can temporarily override feelings of fatigue, nausea, or malaise—common hangover symptoms.

🌬️ 2.​


If the volcano is at a higher elevation:
  • The air may be cleaner and cooler.
  • Slight hypoxia (lower oxygen levels) at altitude can cause increased breathing and circulation, which might help clear alcohol byproducts faster and wake you up.

☀️ 3.​


Natural sunlight helps regulate your circadian rhythm and increases serotonin and vitamin D, all of which can help improve mood and energy. Sunlight may also suppress melatonin, helping you feel more alert.

🚶‍♂️ 4.​

You probably had to walk or hike to the volcano or around it. Light exercise:
  • Boosts circulation and metabolism, helping process acetaldehyde (a hangover-causing toxin).
  • Releases endorphins, improving mood and reducing pain.

🌋 5.​


Some volcanic areas emit sulfur dioxide and other minerals. While high levels of SO₂ can be irritating or toxic, very low-level exposure in open air might have minor stimulant effects or simply feel "invigorating" due to the distinctive smell and sensation—sort of like smelling salts.

🧠 6.​


Being somewhere awe-inspiring and outside your normal environment is a major distraction from your symptoms. Your brain may literally reprioritise where it allocates attention, making your hangover feel like it disappears.

TL;DR: The mix of adrenaline, movement, sunlight, cleaner air, and mental distraction likely combined to short-circuit your hangover. Nature therapy, volcanic edition.
 
NicCarBel said:
Let's ask our favourite friend:

Here are a few physiological and environmental factors that could be at play:

🧠 1.​


Being near a volcano is exciting and possibly a bit stressful (in a good way). Novel or high-stimulus experiences like that can trigger adrenaline and dopamine release, which can temporarily override feelings of fatigue, nausea, or malaise—common hangover symptoms.

🌬️ 2.​


If the volcano is at a higher elevation:
  • The air may be cleaner and cooler.
  • Slight hypoxia (lower oxygen levels) at altitude can cause increased breathing and circulation, which might help clear alcohol byproducts faster and wake you up.

☀️ 3.​


Natural sunlight helps regulate your circadian rhythm and increases serotonin and vitamin D, all of which can help improve mood and energy. Sunlight may also suppress melatonin, helping you feel more alert.

🚶‍♂️ 4.​

You probably had to walk or hike to the volcano or around it. Light exercise:
  • Boosts circulation and metabolism, helping process acetaldehyde (a hangover-causing toxin).
  • Releases endorphins, improving mood and reducing pain.

🌋 5.​


Some volcanic areas emit sulfur dioxide and other minerals. While high levels of SO₂ can be irritating or toxic, very low-level exposure in open air might have minor stimulant effects or simply feel "invigorating" due to the distinctive smell and sensation—sort of like smelling salts.

🧠 6.​


Being somewhere awe-inspiring and outside your normal environment is a major distraction from your symptoms. Your brain may literally reprioritise where it allocates attention, making your hangover feel like it disappears.

TL;DR: The mix of adrenaline, movement, sunlight, cleaner air, and mental distraction likely combined to short-circuit your hangover. Nature therapy, volcanic edition.
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hah ha thanks. My suspicion was number 2. Let's go with that!
 
tsf said:
hah ha thanks. My suspicion was number 2. Let's go with that!
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Do hangovers clear up more in Mexico City? If so, then I think we're onto something!

Who's going to the World Cup next year for scientific research?
 
NicCarBel said:
Do hangovers clear up more in Mexico City? If so, then I think we're onto something!

Who's going to the World Cup next year for scientific research?
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They do when you have the proper decent tequila - believe it or not haha
 
NicCarBel said:
Do hangovers clear up more in Mexico City? If so, then I think we're onto something!

Who's going to the World Cup next year for scientific research?
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Decided to give it a miss unless Australia are playing in Canada or Mexico. I feel like the WC in the US will be just a sideshow that 98% of their population won't care about.

At the moment going to roll into my long planned visit to Brazil by using the Womens WC 27 as an excuse. As a bonus it's far cheaper for the matches and there's a good chance of getting a finals ticket.
 
LFC said:
They do when you have the proper decent tequila - believe it or not haha
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My Polish housemates in England swore by their own vodkas being heavily drinkable and wouldn't ruin your head. I'm sure some on here would beg to differ based in their experience but I've heard thing such as purity or quality ensuring a better experience.
 
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Muz said:
Decided to give it a miss unless Australia are playing in Canada or Mexico. I feel like the WC in the US will be just a sideshow that 98% of their population won't care about.

At the moment going to roll into my long planned visit to Brazil by using the Womens WC 27 as an excuse. As a bonus it's far cheaper for the matches and there's a good chance of getting a finals ticket.
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Seeing the ticket prices makes it a stupid rip off. Will they use surging when they're on sale too? Cue the street interviews with locals mixing countries etc up. German TV for 55min politics pre game and 5min football. What a lovely time.
 
JS96 said:
My Polish housemates in England swore by their own vodkas being heavily drinkable and wouldn't ruin your head. I'm sure some on here would beg to differ based in their experience but I've heard thing such as purity or quality ensuring a better experience.
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Hahahaha that's what they said about German beer. There's no preservatives blah blah, you don't get a hangover. One of the biggest hangovers I ever had was post Oktoberfest in Munich.

Pretty sure it's the amount of alcohol not whats in it
 
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