Some think that photos of receding glaciers and polar bears standing on melting ice chunks are proof. But the polar bear population has exploded since mid-century and a glacier, by definition, must either be receding or extending, otherwise it would not be a glacier. Video clips of Glaciers breaking into the sea are great propaganda. There is no question that glaciers have receded in many areas of the world. But there is never mention of areas where glaciers are actually growing in mass. Global warming has moved away from science, and into political propaganda. Every true scientific study shows that the frequency and/or severity of hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, cold snaps, and droughts are not historic in any
matter. In fact real numbers suggest that human activity has had absolutely no effect on such natural disasters. The only thing that has increased is our awareness of tragedy around the world. Global warming advocates have used the information super-highway to push their agenda. But I am not falling for it. Show me the proof!
To combat the lack of proof human caused global warming advocates throw around the term ‘scientific consensus'. But science is about proof. Consensus is a word used in politics. After all, in 1420 there was scientific consensus that the world is flat. In 1520 there was scientific consensus that the Earth is the center of the universe. In 1720 there was scientific consensus that Witch's were the cause of droughts and famine. In 1920 there was scientific consensus that electric shock treatment could rehabilitate the mentally disabled. In every case, the consensus was not a product of real science, but instead, a result of accumulating anecdotal evidence and arriving at a political solution. What better exhibit of anecdotal evidence than the IPCC report? Show me the proof!
“Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt.” Richard Feynman (Nobel Prize winning physicist)
The debate is over? Not even Al Gore is willing to debate a scientist who does not agree with the political consensus of global climate change: Gore Refuses to Debate
Belief in human caused climate change patterns religion in many ways. Just like most theology, the faithful are intolerant of dissent. And the polar bear picture that was used to make children cry – here is the original photo in proper context, before being used as propaganda.
Famous Polar Bear Photo
Do scientists ever consider other explanations for the apparent warming of Earth's climate over the late 20 th century? Yes. There are many other potential explanations. The global warming alarmists have routinely squelched opposing theories. Could it be the sun?
Warming and the Sun
How Much Influence Does the Sun Have?
What motivation would the U.N. have to lie in its IPCC report? Why would the U.N. exaggerate scientific consensus? Well, lets look at the U.N.'s history of exaggerating data for the purpose of increasing funding:
U.N. Exaggerates AIDS
The combination of ambitious politicians looking for a cause, Hollywood multi-millionaires with a guilty conscience, media outlets who love a doomsday scenario, and institutions of higher education hitching on to the money train, has caused a level of irresponsible propaganda rivaling that of Nazi Germany. An endless trail of government/non-profit moneys has poured into universities for studying everything from coral reefs to animal flatulence. The only requirement for the river of money to continue is that studies consistently conclude humans are destroying the planet, all in the name of global warming. This list of 600+ articles attributing problems to global warming demonstrates the utter insanity of blaming everything on Global Warming:
Global Warming Causes Everything
Now, I am not saying that achieving a better understanding of our Earth's climate is bad. But do you think the funding would continue if the studies released concluded no immediate threat to mankind? In reality, scientists on campus have just as much financial motivation to achieve particular results as those working for Exxon laboratories. Take away the emotion, and look only at the existing facts. Open-minded people will conclude as I have. ‘Global Warming' may be the greatest worldwide hoax in the history of mankind - surpassing even the hysteria of witchcraft trials.
Darrin Barker
Feb 24, 2008