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Thursday, October 08, 2009

Just Hot Air

Given the so-called consensus on global warming (or climate change or climate variability--or whatever the catechism calls it nowadays), it seems shocking that doubts still creep in (tip to Instapundit):

Much of the global warming debate has focused on reducing CO2 emissions because it is thought that the greenhouse gas produced mostly from fossil fuels is warming the planet. But Steward, who once believed CO2 caused global warming, is trying to fight that with a mountain of studies and scientific evidence that suggest CO2 is not the cause for warming. What's more, he says CO2 levels are so low that more, not less, is needed to sustain and expand plant growth.

Trying to debunk theories that higher CO2 levels cause warming, he cites studies that show CO2 levels following temperature spikes, prompting him to back other scientists who say that global warming is caused by solar activity.


I guess he has some crazy notion that the sun might actually have something to do with heat levels on our planet.

Sheesh, what an odd idea. I mean, if that's even remotely the cause, how will the true believers control our lives with intrusions into every facet of our lives in the name of controlling CO2?

And hey, if your problem is fantasy, why shouldn't your solutions be based on fantasy?