Anthropogenic global warming ?

It took some time, but finally I have found a 21 page summary of the most recent IPCC report. I have not thoroughly digested it, yet. It is a serious scientific report and it does take me several times going over something like this to fully appreciate it. That does not mean I have not picked up enough to be of use in our current discussion. First, here is what you said about the IPCC report, "For those who can't be bothered to read it the answer is that it is deemed most probable that warming is caused by human activity." No, that's not quite right. The report says it is certain that global warming has a discernible human influence. Well, sure, of course. The essence of the IPCC report as I have extracted it essentially is not in disagreement with my position that global warming is not man made. I really suggest you read the report again, check out the charts very carefully, and parse the words of the report very carefully. By now, I'm sure most of you must think I'm crazy. Afterall, did I not say the report made it clear that it was certain global warming has a discernible human influence? How is that interpreted as to mean humans are not causing global warming? Simple. First, remember that the people writing the report are incredibly intelligent and understand much better than most the meaning of words. How many of you really know the meanings of the words "discernible" and "influence"? Once you look these words up and reread that sentence, you can see that the report could also mean something like this: Using the best and most high tech precision measuring instruments we are able to absolutely detect that man has affected the current trend in global warming. Not that global warming would not still be going on without man's influence, but it is slightly worse because of man. We can tell this because of the high degree of accuracy of modern measuring technology. In other words, "It is certain that global warming has a discernible human influence." But.. but... but... they did not mean that! Yes, they did. The words were chosen very carefully. These are scientists of exceptional intelligence well versed and practiced in vocabulary and even more experienced in discovering ways of getting into the public purse to fund their projects. Thank-you for recommending the IPCC report. It is useful and I do recommend it, just as you do. However, I caution people read it carefully. I recommend the following for you: UNSTOPPABLE GLOBAL WARMING: Every 1500 Years, by Dennis T. Avery and S. Fred Singer

I am confused, Eagle. Here in America the "experts" are loud in proclaiming that man is playing a big part in global warming. Those of us who think man is pretty much insignificant in the matter are pretty much ignored except to attract scorn. Anyway, the issue has certainly attracted a lot of scientific attention and I am sure more facts will be uncovered in due course. Keep well.

LOL... Well, if your reincarnated self has knowledge of its past lives, then you have been right for centuries.

There are plenty of facts at the url listed at the beginning of the thread. The most convincing is the determination of relative CO2 levels and the resulting temperatures of the earth in times past. When this is extrapolated to current levels of CO2 and where they are likely to go in the immediate future, slight warming is indeed forecast. However, this realistic forecast of global warming is not for a catastrophic outcome.

Yes, global warming is going on. The arguement is about whether it is manmade, whether we can do anything about it, and how serious of a problem is it?

As it happens it is much easier to survive in warmer weather as opposed to colder weather. Shade is easier to come by than shelter. Growing seasons for food are much longer where it is warm.