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Case for significant anthropogenic forcing remains unclear *
The case for significant anthropogenic forcing of the climate remains unclear. (#5041)
Complex dynamics of Earth's climate not fully understood *
The Earth's climate is a dynamic system in constant flux and dependent upon many variables. It's always changing in ways we barely understand and which are difficult to predict. In this context, the narrative of dangerous anthropogenic disruption remains a hypothesis open to challenge. (#14520)
Feedback loops are extremely complex *
Understanding of the numerous feedback loops is still at at a very early stage. (#5165)
We know enough to take rational action to avoid catastrophic AGW. *
Even if AGW theory were to be proved wrong, we still need to decarbonise the global economy in order to improve energy security and in order to mitigate the severity of Peak Oil. Decarbonisation also provides a realistic economic stimulus to remedy recession. (#63043)
Earth's climate is influenced by many factors *
The Earth's climate is a complex, dynamic system the behaviour of which is influenced by many factors. (#14565)
Scientists don't yet fully understand climate dynamics *
Scientists don't yet fully understand the dynamics of the Earth's climate. (#14566)
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