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Originally posted by zippadeedoodah:
Again, let's be sure we're debating the same topic. There is general consensus that the mean global temperature is increasing about .4 degrees per decade. If this continues for a century it will result in a 4 degree increase in the temperature. It is not certain that it will continue to increase for a century.
Thank you, Zip. Sometimes I feel like I'm preaching to a deaf congregation.
For the most part, yes, that is the current consensus as best I can tell. The jury is out on the causes and mitigating factors. It seems that a new theory on "tipping points" and causes and effects come out every day but no one in their right mind declares that the globe is getting warmer - except for our resident deniers. Wink
If this continues for a century it will result in a 4 degree increase in the temperature. It is not certain that it will continue to increase for a century.
And so, I deny it.