You are a scientist....?

Question

...and you do not believe in Global Warming.Why? Convince me. (note:i didn't say "prove it to me")
please provide any links necessary.

Answer 1

Note that the guy above cites junkscience. It's an accurate name, the author (a right wing journalist, not a scientist) also says tobacco smoke is not harmful. The next two references are to Fred Singer, who runs an organization that has received tens of thousands of dollars from Exxon.

The global warming skeptics claim the global warming scientists are supporting global warming for financial gain. That statement is far more true of the global warming critics.

After the global warming skeptics have posted, go here for the refutations of their arguments:

http://info-pollution.com/warming.htm#WEB

Answer 2

Yeah, global warming is happening. It just isn't humans that are doing it. I don't think you'll see many credible scientists saying it isn't happening. There is a raging debate about the causes, is it human or is it nature or is it a combo of both?

I fall on the side that it is nature and not humans.

1. Solar output varies with time. Increased output = warmer temperatures.
2. The Earth's orbit varies slightly with time. Closer to the sun = warmer temperatures.
3. Surface temperature measurements are rising. Urban heat sink effect.
4. Mid and upper level atmosphere temperatures are stable. 3 and 4 are contradictory, but correct observations.
5. Antarctic sea glaciers are receding, BUT the overland glaciers are growing. Thus, it is likely due to ocean currents.
6. Oddly, Mars is also warming. Points to solar output as a source of warming.

There are tons of peer reviewed journals for the browsing. Search them and you will see that there are plenty of articles that dispute the link between man and global warming (contrary to the claims of former Vice President Gore).

Answer 3

You will find very few scientists that don't believe in global warming. It has been happening for millions of years on natural cycles. What we don't believe in is "Al Gore" global warming and the scare tactics he uses to make political hay for himself and his cronies. All you have to look at are his records and that he doesn't believe himself in what he preaches. He doesn't want to save energy, just himself and his own worth.

Look at the fact that Gore will not debate the issue and new data shows we may already be entering a cooling period or at least since 1997, there has been no global warming. Read about the potential benefits of global warming to the world, not just the problems Gore spews.

Start by educating yourself at the references which have hundreds of scientific articles on the subject (good and bad). Then borrow a copy of the new book by Fred Singer from your library (or ask them to get it - I've given the Amazon link).

Answer 4

If I was a scientist, with a scientifically trained mind, the only I reason I could think of that might provide a disbelief in global warming is that I'm a frickin' retard.

Answer 5

Go outside. It is 27* and snowing. Gotta go. There is a polar bear outside trying to eat my dog.

Answer 6

The "Dr. Henry's" of the world..... are also Bush supporters. You are ignorant doc.