1.The earth’s climate has constantly gone through periods of warming and cooling.
Scientists have extracted ice core samples from Antarctica dating back 650,000 years. Using these samples, they have been able to estimate temperatures in the past. The recent warming trend is not outside the range of natural variability. The latest scientific data, in fact, suggests that we may be entering a period of global cooling.
I had to post this article because first it was interesting, but most of all because of the discussion I had with the Author. I thought the convo was a prime example of how pre-conceived notions can prevent the most basic of discussions. To me it is a sad commentary on our ability to talk to people we suspect might not agree with us.
That said, I learned a lot... but not what I hoped for.
On the other hand I think will have to investigate a bit of what's going on in the Climate Change debate.
