The results of any study must be scrutinised, it's credibility assessed and a conclusion drawn about its academic veracity. I do not have time to look at the one you have directed me to or to look into the others, but they are just as likely to be affected but outside factors as any other study.
Not sure who the mysterious 'they' are, but there are currently 183 states (that was correct in April) signed up to the Kyoto protocol, which, whatever you think about the terms of the protocol, demonstrates a significant level of concern among a very significant number of countries, all of whom have presumably conducted their own research into the existence of climate change, and have concluded that it is, indeed, enough of a concern to take the step to sign. If you are suggesting that all these governments are in on it together is some sort of grand conspiracy, then it would be the greatest demonstration of international cooperation in history.
I, too, am well researched on this, and I thank you for the offer of a book, but I have just taken fifteen on the topic back to the library, so I'm good for now. ;)
Am disappearing now, not ducking out the debate. Have got to catch a train to London in an hour.
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Date: 2009-06-27 03:29 pm (UTC)Not sure who the mysterious 'they' are, but there are currently 183 states (that was correct in April) signed up to the Kyoto protocol, which, whatever you think about the terms of the protocol, demonstrates a significant level of concern among a very significant number of countries, all of whom have presumably conducted their own research into the existence of climate change, and have concluded that it is, indeed, enough of a concern to take the step to sign. If you are suggesting that all these governments are in on it together is some sort of grand conspiracy, then it would be the greatest demonstration of international cooperation in history.
I, too, am well researched on this, and I thank you for the offer of a book, but I have just taken fifteen on the topic back to the library, so I'm good for now. ;)
Am disappearing now, not ducking out the debate. Have got to catch a train to London in an hour.