Post by lazarus on Sept 14, 2010 15:29:01 GMT 1
Climate Change skeptics constantly change their arguments and end up frequently contradicting themselves.
First global warming is caused by the Sun, then it's "natural cycles", then the planet is cooling. Next they'll say the surface temperature record is unreliable, or climate sensitivity is low.
It's proves just how strong AGW theory is that skeptics can't seem to decide what their objection to it is. If there were a flaw in the theory, then every skeptic would make a consistent argument, rather than trying anything and everything to muddy the waters or disregard the science - even making things up that can't be empirically supported.
These goal post shifts are most common on Watts Wrong With That;
So what is the flavour this month? Little wonder I refuse to take blogs from the unqualified seriously.
First global warming is caused by the Sun, then it's "natural cycles", then the planet is cooling. Next they'll say the surface temperature record is unreliable, or climate sensitivity is low.
It's proves just how strong AGW theory is that skeptics can't seem to decide what their objection to it is. If there were a flaw in the theory, then every skeptic would make a consistent argument, rather than trying anything and everything to muddy the waters or disregard the science - even making things up that can't be empirically supported.
These goal post shifts are most common on Watts Wrong With That;
In June 2009 global warming was blamed on the sun;
wattsupwiththat.com/2009/06/04/nasa-goddard-study-suggests-solar-variation-plays-a-role-in-our-current-climate/
In July 2009 it turned out global warming was caused by the Pacific Decadal Oscillation;
wattsupwiththat.com/2009/07/23/surge-in-global-temperatures-since-1977-can-be-attributed-to-a-1976-climate-shift-in-the-pacific-ocean/
By September 2009 it was back to the sun;
wattsupwiththat.com/2009/09/10/svensmark-global-warming-stopped-and-a-cooling-is-beginning-enjoy-global-warming-while-it-lasts/
In time for Xmas it turns out CFCs are the major culprit;
wattsupwiththat.com/2009/12/22/study-shows-cfcs-cosmic-rays-major-culprits-for-global-warming/
The new year brings El Niño as the major driver of climate;
wattsupwiththat.com/2010/01/22/flashback-bob-tisdales-november-prediction-on-giss-exploiting-the-warmest-decade-on-record/
So what is the flavour this month? Little wonder I refuse to take blogs from the unqualified seriously.
