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latecommer
May14-08, 11:02 AM
I hear many who believe that AGW is caused primarily by CO2 emissions in the atmosphere.
I also hear from others that water vapor covers the same wave length in absorbtion. With more than 90% of the greenhouse gases being water vapor, what is the basis for the case concerning the influence of CO2.

chemisttree
May14-08, 01:31 PM
That is the $64,000 question. It has been discussed in the Earth Sciences thread. Be warned that this question is like throwing a grenade into a room full hornets nests.

latecommer
May14-08, 02:18 PM
Thank You Chemistry
Do you know which thread In earth Science dealt with this? If you would, what is your opinion on this question?

latecommer
May14-08, 02:19 PM
PS I am not alergic to honet stings.

chemisttree
May14-08, 02:57 PM
PS I am not alergic to honet stings.

You should PM Andre about that...

Andre
May15-08, 09:16 AM
Well, here is the very vivid discussion:

http://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=232818