Posted by seldomseen on February 4, 2009, at 18:51:43
In reply to Re: Global Warming or Cooling? You asked :-), posted by 10derHeart on February 4, 2009, at 18:11:46
I would like to address the pondering "I wonder if the scientists are confused as well".
Well, in my experience, scientists, at least the good ones, are almost always confused.
However, I do think science can tend to be rather "bandwagoney", and as much as we would like to think otherwise, whomever shouts the loudest *can* carry the day.
I've seen it so often at consensus meetings. The dissenters literally get shouted down. I think it's human nature.
However, one does have to look at evidence and draw independent conclusions when forced to do so. In my opinion there is a preponderance of evidence that the climate *is* changing. I also think that the apparent speed with which it is occuring strongly suggests that humans, while perhaps not outright causing this change, are exacerbating the situation.
Ultimately though, I think one has to look at outcome. What is the end result of this change, how will it affect us and our planet? What can we *do* to either adapt, forestall, or potentially prevent it from occurring?I think changing our thinking and habits regarding the environment is just good advice. It's a pretty safe endorsement to make. Sort of like telling people to eat healthy, yeah we don't know the *exact* link between diet and illnesses like cardiovascular disease (we don't)and cancer, but it's certainly not going to hurt to eat a salad or two instead of deep-fried bacon.
Just my two cents.
Seldom.
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