The Hype Factor
I think rationally all of us can say that global warming is indeed occurring and indeed a cause for concern. But sensible discourse is needed on the subject as opposed to hysteria. Al Gore has on some occasions chosen the latter. I credit him for getting the word on global warming out to Middle America but he has done so in a questionable way. In "An Inconvenient Truth" he uses hurricane Katrina along with the impending doom of cities such as New York being flooded with water to further his global warming argument. Global warming is not this dynamic. We will not be swallowed whole by the ocean overnight. What we need calm and reasonable discourse. I suppose Gore can be excused for his excesses, which have indeed gotten people to pay attention, but let's move forward on this issue with a spirit of moderation and common sense.
Also about a year ago I read a good book on global warming called "Weather Makers". Check it out HERE
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