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To: Taro who wrote (512963)	9/15/2009 11:21:54 AM
From: combjelly	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1575621

"These are assumptions, no facts." Right. Now, what is the mechanism that prevents the "greenhouse effect" from uniquely effecting the Earth?

To: Taro who wrote (512963)	9/15/2009 12:18:08 PM
From: koan	3 Recommendations Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 1575621

My son in law has a PHD in atmospheric chemistry from a top university in the world and studies global warming at a northwest university. One of his discoveries was developing a quick way of telling the difference between a methane molecule from the Brazilian jungle and a methane molecule from the arctic. Two things: 1) he says almost all of the scientists in the field say they are very sure GW is caused by man and is very dangerous. 2) unless anyone is capable of telling the two methane molecules mentioned above apart, they quite frankly are not qualified to comment on GW. Understanding global warming is a complex as brain surgery e.g. understanding the interaction of gas isotopes if very complicated. Everyone knows they cannot perfrom brain surgery, but they are sure they are smarter than the scientists regarding GW. That is silly thinking. It is the old problem where if it is not something very simple and clear cut everyone thinks they are an expert.