Paleoclimate information supports the interpretation that the warmth of the last half century is unusual in at least the previous 1300 years. The last time the polar regions were significantly warmer than present for an extended period (about 125,000 years ago), reductions in polar ice volume led to 4 to 6 metres of sea level rise.
Beyond such 'interpretations' the admission that the earth was significantly warmer in the past is to be noted. In light of such evidence how can definite conclusions upon human responsibility be drawn truly escapes me. The utter disregard for scientific records and sheer hatred-towards-dissenters that characterises the global warming fraternity is astounding. This morning I received this email from an Australian 'protector' of the earth:
Are you joking? Surely this is just to make contraversy right?
http://www.vcrisis.com/index.php?content=letters/200703221423
This graph is completely false! What a joke right?!
If the earth was 3 or 4 times hotter than 2007, as your graph illustrates, then we would not have plants or animals on the planet!
Also, there are very good reasons why this is believed to be man made. There are numerous studies to prove it.
Are you serious, in this nonsense.
This action is criminal. We need to work together and this action is treason for the planet and you should be definately locked up in Guanatmano Bay.
SenderIP : 202.7.176.131
Address : nme-pow-pr2.tpgi.com.au
Interestingly enough none other than the chair of the IPCC (industrial engineer Rajendra K. Pachauri) appears to share a similar contempt towards his critics, though considering his position it's even more hysterical than the one of the 'eco-warrior' shown above. Not all is lost though, for Guantanamo Bay is certainly more comfy than Castro's gulags.