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Originally Posted by donteattuna
It simply isn't fully proven there is global warming, nor that it's due to human CO2 emissions.
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This is true, of course. It hasn't been fully proven, and it won't be until after the fact. A few hundred years from now, we'll know which side was actually right.
Meanwhile, however, there are strong indications that there
is global warming, as well as strong indications that there
is an anthropogenic influence.
Whether these indications are being interpreted correctly is another matter, and what the end results will be remains to be seen. That's the nature of science: different groups with different theories, only one of which will turn out to be right.
However, in this particular case, if the AGW camp (which, as you should know, does enjoy the support of a great many prominent climate scientists) turns out to be right, the potential damage is enormous.
Ignoring the possibility is simply not an option, nor is ignoring it for all practical purposes while waiting for the research to settle.