Global Warming Controversy

From Conservapedia

The controversy over the science of global warming is mainly over the extent of human contribution to warming, as well as a dispute over predictions of near-future warming and its effect on human beings and the environment.

Among registered U.S. voters, opinion is split neatly down the middle, with 75% of Democrats believing that "the science is settled" in favor of Al Gore's view and 73% of Republicans affirming that there is no scientific consensus.

In any event, it is important to remember that public opinion does not change the physical reality. Even if 100% of people of both parties believe in anthropogenic climate change, if the reality is that mankind is not responsible, then public opinion to the contrary does not change that fact--and vast amounts of money could be wasted in curbing CO₂ emissions when there is no need. On the other hand, if anthropogenic warming is occurring, then no amount of public denial will cool the climate down again--only positive action will, and curbing CO₂ emissions could save people money (such as with more efficient cars and homes).

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• Global Warming: A Divide on Causes and Solutions - public opinion poll by Pew Research Center
• Senate Minority Report lists four hundred (400) scientists who disagree with the current state of climate alarmism