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I just wish conservatives would turn their newfound skepticism toward the claims of their religion.
Once you study that and then factor in all the unkown variables in earth climate models, you will become skeptical that we know that man causes global warming. The temperature alone is in debate. It depends on the method and model used. There more you know the more you question.
So, when you say GW, do you mean man-made global warming or natural global warming. That is where the debate lies. There is evidence going both ways, and as each side wants to present their side, they make it stronger.
So, please let us know what you mean by GW.
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There is no question that human activity is adding to the problem. No one, except the anti-science deniers, thinks that human activity has absolutely no effect.
Scientists are not skeptical about the contribution. If anything, climate scientists may argue about the extent of that contribution and the resultant effects today. It is difficult to quantify, but pollution is having an effect.
To think overwise is to assume that human pollution is not a problem.
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Illegitimate skeptics are skeptical because they have other, non-evidence based reasons for not wanting to accept the evidence. Money and some religious beliefs seem to be the two biggest reasons right now.
There's a big difference between the two types of skeptics. One has the potential to advance truth and knowledge, while the other won't.