what would you call someone who is against the idea of global warming?

Question

i need a general term for this type of person.

HOWEVER, please don't say conservative, i need a different term.

please help, i would truly appriciate this.
thanks

Answer 1

I would call that person rational. Global warming is occurring, but to what extent, and what cause. The mainstream media, i.e. CNN, NBC . . . jumps on the global warming alarmist bandwagon every time a new shred of evidence comes out that might support the claim. Half the time, it seems they report these things even before they have enough background to even make it sound credible. Take for example the recent San Diego wild fires. Global warming was almost immediately being blamed for this tragedy. Global warming huh? Later it was discovered to be arson. Apparently all this warming of the earth had the effect on some kid to light a fire. Take a look at history. The earth has heated and cooled for as long as it has existed. Approximately 700 years ago, there was an unusually warm period where vikings were literally growing crops in Greenland. Even over the last 100 years, the mainstream media has come to the consensus several times that the climate is changing. However, each of those times (all of them in approximately 20-30 year intervals) the consensus has been opposite of the last. Even 30 years ago, Time Magazine and the New York Times, two so-called credible publications predicted that there was a coming ice age.

And there is even plenty of hard evidence to refute what global warming is alledgedly doing to the planet. Proponents say the ice caps are melting. They're half right. While the north pole is melting, evidence shows the south pole is expanding. Polar bears are dying off? Nope, their numbers are increasing as well.

Mostly, amidst all of this evidence and research to directly contradict what any "proof" might say in favor of this fad, credibilty is one of the biggest issues. Whether someone is in favor of Al Gore or not, ask yourself how can someone who is wrapped up in this phenomenon and such a "believer" be such a hypocrite. He favors a tax for the amount carbon a person produces. Ok, for starters, carbon has been determined not to be a pollutant, and even if it was, he would be one of the worst offenders. It's been shown his carbon usage is about 5 times that of the average American. And on top of that, how will generating more tax dollars help the cause versus changing a lifestyle if this is so critical? One would think he might set an example. Wouldn't it make more sense to get the "problem" at the source and limit people's lifestyles? Or is changing the way he lives just too much to ask in light of this "global catastrophe"? Fact is, for how much Al Gore is annointed as the savior of the planet, George Bush's ranch has far more add-on's to make his home more "green".

This is an issue of credibility as much as it is an issue of facts. When someone says, there is a consensus in the scientific community about the impact we are having and the effects of global warming, they are flat out lying. Look around. There are more than enough scientists that are willing to refute these claims because they are based in fear more than science. Just recently, the founder of the Weather Channel came out against Global Warming saying those who are pushing it are essentially over-zealous alarmists.

I could go on for hours why this is wrong and nothing more than the second coming of yellow journalism and skewed "facts", but if you form an opinion on this issue, consider all the facts and information you have along with who's telling you.

Answer 2

You have to be more specific with your question. Virtually everyone acknowledges climate change. There is however a considerable number of different theories as to cause. They can be categorized into three basic groups...

Industrialization caused global warming through deforestation and production of greenhouse gasses. Most of those in this camp have backed off and now claim that mankind is accelerating climate change.

Natural Cycles cause global warming and cooling as the suns radiation changes etc... Many of these people concede that man's production of greenhouse gasses aren't helping, but say that the warmup is inevitable and that we are powerless to change it even through radical restructuring of our economy.

God is causing global warming as part of his larger plan to bring about the end of the world and Judgment Day. Mankind is being punished for our sins collectively.

Answer 3

Knowledgeable!
Depending on how you preceive it, the Earth is warming at present, but it has warmed and cooled many times over the past hundred thousand years naturally,not by human activity, and considering all other planets in our solar systen are currently warming (scientifically proven by NASA Scientists) I don't see how any one with an IQ of Moron or otherwise can say it is human caused.
Tony

Answer 4

Realist

Answer 5

Considering we had a "mini ice age" 100 years ago I would think someone who realizes that Man has little effects regarding what Mother Nature does is and that we are one volcano away from another ice age, is "Educated".!

...especially when it comes to "carbon" credits...sin taxes...gee-sh!

Answer 6

it is quickly approaching the point that the term would be nonconformists.

Edit- pro bush , CNN's coverage did show the people on that island that is sinking and lake chad...where they were living without an abundance of technology and showed that they were still somehow capable of explaining global warming in detail...that was the first bit of proof of 'hype' that I saw.

Answer 7

Very few people don't disbelieve in global warming. Many well researched and educated people don't believe it's man made.

So, I would call them well researched and educated.

Answer 8

Uninformed, in denial, shortsighted.

Answer 9

a really smart person who doesn't believe everything he sees on CNN.

Answer 10

Delusional or conspiracy theorist?