Scientists such as [[Richard Lindzen]] and [[Fred Singer]] say that the patterns of global warming are naturally caused.
Scientists such as [[Richard Lindzen]] and [[Fred Singer]] say that the patterns of global warming are naturally caused.
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In February, 2007, the [[Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change]], an assessment group established by the [[United Nations]], released their fourth assessment report on climate change. Their Summary for Policymakers concluded that recent global climate change was "very likely" caused by human activity. <ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6321351.stm</ref>
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In February, 2007, the [[Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change]], an assessment group established by the [[United Nations]], released their fourth assessment report on climate change. Their Summary for Policymakers concluded that recent global climate change was "very likely" caused by human activity, <ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6321351.stm</ref> but none of the scientists whose work was cited was given any chance to say whether they agree with the UN assessment of their work.
Politicians who support the [[Kyoto Protocol]] have made the claim that there is a cause and effect relationship between increases in atmospheric concentrations of [[greenhouse gas]]es and air temperature.
Politicians who support the [[Kyoto Protocol]] have made the claim that there is a cause and effect relationship between increases in atmospheric concentrations of [[greenhouse gas]]es and air temperature.