Originally Posted By: TigerJimmy

1. As a scientifically trained person, it does not seem all that well established that unusual warming is happening ("unusual" is an important qualification here).


Let's stop right there. Every reputable scientist in the world agrees that the change is unusual and has been increasing beyond a linear rate. Evidence shows the changes are not simply cyclical either. Even wholesale deniers have now come around.

http://motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2011/10/climate-skepticism-takes-another-hit

There's not really room for debate on this issue. There's room for scientific research. Whomever is spending time debating instead of doing research, is simply wasting time. And producing additional hot air. wink
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