…It’s just probably not man-made.
Bruce re-tweeted this graphic from Sam Thiessen’s stream. I don’t necessarily agree with its exact argument about volcanism. But it is a nifty reminder that we’ve always had climate swings – and our latest swing is within the natural norms:
From what I understand (feel free to update me/everyone in the comments), the man-made CO2 increases are insufficient to explain any of these swings, and recent atmospheric measurements show a distinct *lack* of effects or “signature” that should come from any CO2 Greenhouse effect.
Given that, and given the normality of global climate change, there is precious little reason to blame it on humankind. The major advocates of Blaming Man are people with axes to grind: they want to keep getting their multi-billions of research & conference grants, they want their companies to be given government subsidies, they want world socialism, etc.
Yes, but if we give environmentalists and Big Government enough money and power, we can stop the climate from changing forever!
Those in favor of global warming see “climate change” as the best tool yet with which they can level the economic playing field on a global scale. They won’t give up easily.
I love the chart. But I have to wonder what would happen if the Yellowstone super volcano would erupt. The last time that happened was over two million years ago. Or, we can alway worry about a near Earth object hitting the planet. Face folks, we can’t control everything. We need a cleaner environment worldwide, but just don’t get carried away with it.
Here is link to the Yellowstone Park super volcano:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone_Caldera
Wow. Looking at this chart, we’re not even close to being as warm as we have been before. We’re a little toastier than the Romans, but those Vikings had it made! Time will tell if we continue climbing in temperature or start going down again.
If that Happens Charles it’s likely Demonreach blew.
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Nice to see another fan of Harry, Livewire. Stars and stones! 🙂
A chart from this person with no academic credentials in any science subject? Whose book reflects little scholarship except recycled histrionics? Stick to commenting on the US economy where you at least have some credibility.