The spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual.

A new ice age would be devastating to the world we know. The glaciation of North America alone would displace hundreds of millions of Americans, and make a dozen U.S. states virtually uninhabitable. According to Wikipedia, this glaciation could even change the tilt of the earth's axis.

This matter is so dire, so very important to the survival of our species, that we do not have time to gather evidence or test our theories. We can't afford to delay response. The time for action is now. We must have an absolute and immediate ban of all hybrid vehicles, with their higher fuel efficiency and lowered precious greenhouse gas emissions. Tax breaks must be issued for all driving SUVs and trucks. Anthropogenic greenhouse gases must be stimulated through technological, social, political and economic mechanisms at any cost or burden.

Here are some ways that you can help:

• Chop down a tree
• Turn up your air conditioning
• Eschew carpooling
• Switch to coal heating
• Write your senator asking for economic sanctions on countries that adhere to Kyoto Protocol
• Tell a friend who cares about the earth as much as you

Only by working together, and caring for our planet and the environment can we divert the dangers of global cooling.