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Regarding the science of global warming, Crutchfield said "it does seem like something is going on," but added, "the question that has to be asked is, 'Is mankind contributing to that.'
"I don't really know the answer to that," Crutchfield said. "Before we go down that path, we need to be sure that the science is beyond reproach. To me, it's uncertain. We need to be absolutely, unequivocally sure before we go down that path."
Most scientists and scientific organizations around the world say global temperatures are increasing, human activities -- primarily burning fossil fuels -- are to blame, and that reductions in greenhouse emissions are urgently needed to avoid dangerous impacts.
Pressed for what would convince him that scientific consensus is correct, Crutchfield said, "There are obviously two schools of thought out there: 'the science is settled' and 'the science is unsettled.' The scientific community needs to come together."
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http://wvgazette.com/News/201203270240?page=2
EC
(12,287 posts)of 'Is mankind contributing to that.' ..."can mankind DO anything about it"?
safeinOhio
(32,683 posts)explains everything.
Dead_Parrot
(14,478 posts)Now, who wants to buy some burnable rocks?
hatrack
(59,587 posts)Dead_Parrot
(14,478 posts)Oh, and your grandchildren.