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Old 10-08-2015, 11:55 AM   #1074
Lamplighter
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Originally Posted by Undertoad View Post
It very much informs me that this is the debate.
Apocalypse is a narrative we humans are very attracted to, and we always share.
The end of the world is nigh. ...
Actually, UT, such is the result of excessive exaggeration. To wit:
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And the worst part: scientists are now political.
Global warming doesn't necessarily doom us.
Science becoming political DEFINITELY DOES.
It's the very worst thing EVER. It's a total DISASTER.

That's my position.

The "scientific questions" are:
Is climate warming real (regardless of cause(s)) ?
If it is, what are the consequences ?
If these are serious, can we (mankind) do anything about it ?

My question to you was along the lines of how do you answer such questions ?
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