Quote Originally Posted by juroara View Post
Breathing doesn't contribute to global warming. To say that breathing contributes to global warming is to say that breathing is the problem. But breathing isn't the problem. Chopping down forests is.

If we don't chop down forests and jungles and keep the ocean reefs alive, there is enough plant life to keep the carbon dioxide exchange between animals (including humans) and plants STABLE. And seeing as how these forests and reefs were already here, making all of our breathing balanced, BREATHING IS NOT THE PROBLEM.

The problem has to do with how we alter the environment, not our bodies. Our bodies are not a problem. Do you understand the subtle difference? When something contribues to global warming it is out of balance. Breathing isn't out of balance. Chopping down forests is.
Breathing does contribute to global warming. If the effect of breathing is neutralized by photosynthesis is another thing. Suppose there wasn't photosynthesis, and we all got food from a hypothetical magical source. Our breathing would contribute to global warming. Get the point?

There are two ways to solve the problem: reduce carbon dioxide emissions or increase carbon dioxide absorption. Both work.

I'm not arguing from a philosophical/reflective point of view like you are (and I agree with you in that matter). I'm arguing fro ma practical point of view. Breathing contributes to global warming -- it's a simple fact. Now, whether we should fight global warming by breathing less or by putting an end to polluting industries... that is what my initial argument was all about.