In response to all the global warming threads, who thinks its a myth, or true?

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Here's a graph constructed by the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration that says differently.

http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/paleo/pubs/...mann2003b.html

I recognize the uncertainties of ancient temps due to newly recognized variables but this trend doesn't look "normal".

I know you're not going to like this link based on the source, but do consider that the graph was derived from peer reviewed data and considered "sound".

http://www.realclimate.org/index.php?p=7

In either of these cases, we are warming much faster and to a much greater degree than has been recorded in the past.

What do you have? This type of data seems especially hard to come by based on the fact that certain variables were not quantified in the past.

Oh, and I also stumbled across something that served to debunk the latest "fad" that the sun is amplifying the warming trend. The latest solar max was in 2000 and since these usually occur in 11 year cycles, I don't see how one can tie this event to the fact that this year is shaping up to be the warmest year on record globally.

Judging by the poll results, it truly doesn't matter. People can be presented with all the data available and are not going to open their minds to even a possibility that we can be contributing to this. I say this because the majority of posters are absolutely certain, without a doubt, that the climate is not changing.

It's a myth! A profit making scheme! Meanwhile, we're far behind other nations in the r&d of alternative energy sources. After the increase that Bush just authorized for funding of same, we will spend approx. $771 Million for this research. China has earmarked several Billion dollars for such projects. Seems that in addition to the goods and services being imported from China, we can soon add alternative energy solutions to the list. Profits for whom, I ask?