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Why do so many people "deny" manmade Global Warmng?

This has nothing to do with Marxism. It's about Globalism. And yes...that many countries, including the US right now, are Globalists.
Not “right now.” The US been globalist since at least Dec 7, 1941, since we started invading and overthrowing governments before then, since we helped create the UN, etc.
 
But what they cited was IPCC AR6, not an actual peer reviewed study.
Again the statement by NASA is that,

yet the data from NASA GISS shows a pre 1950 warming rate very similar to the post 1950 warming rate.
Without getting down into the noise, this idea of recent warming being unprecedented, is very limited, as we only have
instrument data back to 1850, and NASA thinks we only have reliable data back to 1880.
The tree ring proxies used for the earlier data, have diverged from modern temperature records.
Even the data back to 1880 is not considered that reliable, which is why NASA GISS includes a very large margin for error. There are entire months of missing data, and no data at all north of latitude 50° prior to 1910.

However, there are still ways of approximating surface temperatures without instrumentation to record them. Using the ratio between the oxygen isotopes 16O and 18O, for example, in biomineralised elements (bones, shells, teeth, etc.) is temperature dependent and will give us a very good idea of the temperature at the time.

This is how we were able, along with other proxies, to determine the last 20 million years of the Permian had between 35°C and 40°C mean surface temperature around the equator, by comparing the ratio of those two oxygen isotopes.
 
"...companies with more money than God purchasing scientists and politicians to spread a knowingly false pro-global warming narrative." There, I fixed it for you...
The tobacco companies had a motive. What’s the motive behind the massive fraud that has the whole world fooled? Is it the all-powerful wind lobby? Egyptian sun worshippers? “Chevron supports the Paris Agreement and is committed to helping to address climate change while continuing to deliver energy that supports society. Climate policy should achieve emissions reductions as efficiently and effectively as possible, at the least cost to economies.” —Chevron.com “We are committed to providing affordable energy to support human progress while advancing effective solutions to address climate change.” —Exxonmobile.com

Holy emissions, Batman! We’ve lost Chevron and Exxon! Just look, companies with more money than God are spreading a knowingly false narrative.
 
So you have a difference of opinion. Let your sources combat theirs. If you can disprove the accepted science, have at it, go to their superiors and have them sanctioned for their irresponsibility.
Science is science. Opinions about science don't make science fact. We call that science fiction.
 
I think when you say 'Manmade Global Warming' many people think the blame is being put SOLELY onto the actions of man.
Is the earths climate dramatically changing? Without question.
The earth has gone through numerous climate change cycles throughout it's long history.
It seems more likely that the current cyclical change is being accelerated and enhanced by the actions of man so to say man is solely responsible is a bit misleading.
However there should be no debate that it is up to man to try to mitigate the long term environmental and economic damages that climate change if inflicting.
So true.

We no doubt have a significant effect, especially our land use changes. CO2 plays a significant role, but it's not the scary 800 metric ton gorilla the activists would like us to believe.
 
The tobacco companies had a motive. What’s the motive behind the massive fraud that has the whole world fooled? Is it the all-powerful wind lobby? Egyptian sun worshippers? “Chevron supports the Paris Agreement and is committed to helping to address climate change while continuing to deliver energy that supports society. Climate policy should achieve emissions reductions as efficiently and effectively as possible, at the least cost to economies.” —Chevron.com “We are committed to providing affordable energy to support human progress while advancing effective solutions to address climate change.” —Exxonmobile.com

Holy emissions, Batman! We’ve lost Chevron and Exxon! Just look, companies with more money than God are spreading a knowingly false narrative.
Well, I believe that it must be a conspiracy to destroy the United States, particularly since we have no way of turning off even one volcano which emits more CO2 in four days than ALL of humanity has controlled in five years. (Ian Plimer). I can think of no other reason, since CO2 is a vital compound that every plant uses to grow and synthesize into O2, which we all require to breathe.
 
So, the same members who deny, downplay and outright lie about the seriousness of Covid are doing the same about Global Warming.

And they're mostly Trumpers.

Color me shocked.
 
Interesting ad from 1960


There were strange ads back then. I wonder if there is any truth to the commercial? I will assume there is, and that maybe, Camel was a brand that didn't have all those toxic chemicals used for processing. Just a guess that it would be why doctors chose them, assuming the survey was true.
 
Well, I believe that it must be a conspiracy to destroy the United States, particularly since we have no way of turning off even one volcano which emits more CO2 in four days than ALL of humanity has controlled in five years. (Ian Plimer). I can think of no other reason, since CO2 is a vital compound that every plant uses to grow and synthesize into O2, which we all require to breathe.
I'm not aware of any reliable source saying one volcano emits that much in a day. I've seen people bring this up repeatedly in the past, unsourced. Do you have a source? It would disagree with this:

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I'm here as an advocate for scientific truth. Not talking points from either side.
 
Science is science. Opinions about science don't make science fact. We call that science fiction.
Sooo, can I take it you accept the accepted science on climate and human activity affecting it, and reject the skeptics opinions?
 
Sooo, can I take it you accept the accepted science on climate and human activity affecting it, and reject the skeptics opinions?
What are you trying to do? Confuse people, or are you confused? I inferred no such thing. I am only saying that opinion about science is not science fact.
 
There were strange ads back then. I wonder if there is any truth to the commercial? I will assume there is, and that maybe, Camel was a brand that didn't have all those toxic chemicals used for processing. Just a guess that it would be why doctors chose them, assuming the survey was true.
I think it is more likely that Camel was very popular among the WWII vets, and a lot of Vets used the GI Bill to go to medical school.
I knew at least 2 WWII vets who only smoked those unfiltered Camel, sadly both passed in the 1990's.
 
Sooo, can I take it you accept the accepted science on climate and human activity affecting it, and reject the skeptics opinions?
You would first have to define what the accepted science is, before you could make a determination if someone was rejecting it.
What exactly do you think the accepted Science on AGW is?
 
Well, I believe that it must be a conspiracy to destroy the United States, particularly since we have no way of turning off even one volcano which emits more CO2 in four days than ALL of humanity has controlled in five years. (Ian Plimer). I can think of no other reason, since CO2 is a vital compound that every plant uses to grow and synthesize into O2, which we all require to breathe.
Yes indeed, all the nations of the world, plus companies like Exxon and Chevron, out to destroy the US. No doubt Soros and the Illuminati are behind it. They tried first and failed with fluoridation, as brilliantly outlined by Gen. Jack D Ripper in “Dr. Strangelove.”

I learned all this by staring for hours into the eye on top of the pyramid on the back of the dollar bill.
 
I think it is more likely that Camel was very popular among the WWII vets, and a lot of Vets used the GI Bill to go to medical school.
I knew at least 2 WWII vets who only smoked those unfiltered Camel, sadly both passed in the 1990's.
Could be.

Didn't the filtered cigarettes use asbestos back then?
 
Could be.

Didn't the filtered cigarettes use asbestos back then?
Not sure, but besides the possibility of cancer, breathing that much carbon monoxide, is rough on your red blood cells ability to carry oxygen.
 
What are you trying to do? Confuse people, or are you confused? I inferred no such thing. I am only saying that opinion about science is not science fact.
And I am stating what I believe: that the majority of scientists have looked at scientific evidence and expressed their fact-based conclusions that human activity has affected the climate, that this is problematic, and that we can and should take helpful steps to address it. This scientific evidence has convinced all the nations of the world, and one major US political party and a portion of the other to take action, albeit with different approaches reflecting their respective different philosophies. This is apparently in competition with research by a minority of scientists, plus US political forces that resist the likely government regulation required to address the problem. All of these, including my musings, are opinions about the science and politics as I understand them. What’s yours?
 
Not “right now.” The US been globalist since at least Dec 7, 1941, since we started invading and overthrowing governments before then, since we helped create the UN, etc.
That's not what globalism is.
 
And I am stating what I believe: that the majority of scientists have looked at scientific evidence and expressed their fact-based conclusions that human activity has affected the climate, that this is problematic, and that we can and should take helpful steps to address it. This scientific evidence has convinced all the nations of the world, and one major US political party and a portion of the other to take action, albeit with different approaches reflecting their respective different philosophies. This is apparently in competition with research by a minority of scientists, plus US political forces that resist the likely government regulation required to address the problem. All of these, including my musings, are opinions about the science and politics as I understand them. What’s yours?
Ah.

So you are not claiming it as fact. I thought that's what you were doing. Sorry.
 
"...companies with more money than God purchasing scientists and politicians to spread a knowingly false pro-global warming narrative." There, I fixed it for you...

Do you believe that Trump and Republican in Congress also was part of the conspiracy to spread a "false pro-global warming narrative"? Because this report was published by federal agencies under the control of those Republicans in 2018.

"The impacts of climate change are already being felt in communities across the country. More frequent and intense extreme weather and climate-related events, as well as changes in average climate conditions, are expected to continue to damage infrastructure, ecosystems, and social systems that provide essential benefits to communities. Future climate change is expected to further disrupt many areas of life, exacerbating existing challenges to prosperity posed by aging and deteriorating infrastructure, stressed ecosystems, and economic inequality. Impacts within and across regions will not be distributed equally. People who are already vulnerable, including lower-income and other marginalized communities, have lower capacity to prepare for and cope with extreme weather and climate-related events and are expected to experience greater impacts. Prioritizing adaptation actions for the most vulnerable populations would contribute to a more equitable future within and across communities. Global action to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions can substantially reduce climate-related risks and increase opportunities for these populations in the longer term."


There the real reason that the federal report was not stopped was because the evidence for the urgent need for action was overwhelming. Also those who have the most cash are the fossil fuel companies and that is a big reason for why action on climate change have been delayed for so many decades.

"During the 2017-2018 midterm election cycle, corporations, individuals, and trade groups in the fossil fuel industry spent $265,773,915 in lobbying and $93,392,002 in contributions to national-level candidates, parties, and outside groups, bringing the total spending by the industry to more than $359 million in two years. That’s nearly $500,000 per day.

During the same period, renewable energy companies spent $26 million. So for every dollar spent on behalf of wind, solar, or hydroelectric energy interests, approximately $13.70 was spent by fossil fuel interests on energy and climate-related issues.

Those figures do not include all lobbying spending because of complex rules, and the Open Secrets database reflects only money circulating at the federal level, but the same things are at work in state-level offices. For instance, on recent statewide ballot initiatives the oil, gas, and coal industries spent $31 million in Arizona and $30 million in Washington to defeat clean energy measures. And at the same time, fossil fuel companies spend to directly influence the public via the airwaves, mailings, astroturf organizations, and social media campaigns."


 
Do you believe that Trump and Republican in Congress also was part of the conspiracy to spread a "false pro-global warming narrative"? Because this report was published by federal agencies under the control of those Republicans in 2018.

"The impacts of climate change are already being felt in communities across the country. More frequent and intense extreme weather and climate-related events, as well as changes in average climate conditions, are expected to continue to damage infrastructure, ecosystems, and social systems that provide essential benefits to communities. Future climate change is expected to further disrupt many areas of life, exacerbating existing challenges to prosperity posed by aging and deteriorating infrastructure, stressed ecosystems, and economic inequality. Impacts within and across regions will not be distributed equally. People who are already vulnerable, including lower-income and other marginalized communities, have lower capacity to prepare for and cope with extreme weather and climate-related events and are expected to experience greater impacts. Prioritizing adaptation actions for the most vulnerable populations would contribute to a more equitable future within and across communities. Global action to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions can substantially reduce climate-related risks and increase opportunities for these populations in the longer term."


There the real reason that the federal report was not stopped was because the evidence for the urgent need for action was overwhelming. Also those who have the most cash are the fossil fuel companies and that is a big reason for why action on climate change have been delayed for so many decades.

"During the 2017-2018 midterm election cycle, corporations, individuals, and trade groups in the fossil fuel industry spent $265,773,915 in lobbying and $93,392,002 in contributions to national-level candidates, parties, and outside groups, bringing the total spending by the industry to more than $359 million in two years. That’s nearly $500,000 per day.

During the same period, renewable energy companies spent $26 million. So for every dollar spent on behalf of wind, solar, or hydroelectric energy interests, approximately $13.70 was spent by fossil fuel interests on energy and climate-related issues.

Those figures do not include all lobbying spending because of complex rules, and the Open Secrets database reflects only money circulating at the federal level, but the same things are at work in state-level offices. For instance, on recent statewide ballot initiatives the oil, gas, and coal industries spent $31 million in Arizona and $30 million in Washington to defeat clean energy measures. And at the same time, fossil fuel companies spend to directly influence the public via the airwaves, mailings, astroturf organizations, and social media campaigns."


Excuse me for not buying the narrative, or seeing the same information from them as you think there is.
 
"...companies with more money than God purchasing scientists and politicians to spread a knowingly false pro-global warming narrative." There, I fixed it for you...
Which companies would do that and can they compete with the deep pockets of oil companies?

 
Ok, I’m game. What izzit?
Are you losing your memory? I told you six months ago.

 
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