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"My reading of the current science" (subjective opinion) " is that the statement that "global climate change to a significant degree is caused by human activity" is not supported by evidence" (this is just an opinion as well as a false premise) . "I may be wrong," (you are) " but most (not all) of those who claim that I am wrong stand on a much shakier ground than me" (no explanation or evidence given, so its an unsupported claim) .
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| answered on Friday, Dec 24, 2021 10:05:12 AM by Jason Mathias | |
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As stated it is simply an opinion. There are equally qualified climatologists on both sides of this issue. If one relies solely upon the opinion of experts and does not read the underlying basis for the opinion, then you resolve the question by choosing which expert's opinion you want to accept. |
| answered on Friday, Dec 24, 2021 09:12:00 AM by Dr. Richard | |
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