Climate change models incoherent & invalid

In summary, scientist Antonino Zichichi, president of the World Federation of Scientists and member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, argues that human activity may not be the main cause of global warming. He points out that human behavior has less than a 10% impact on the environment and that the mathematical models used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are incoherent and invalid. Zichichi suggests that climate changes could be due to natural causes and that it is plausible that humans are not to blame. He also mentions that the Earth has lost and reformed its magnetic poles four times in the past, indicating that this is a natural occurrence.
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Andre
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says who?

http://www.liberal-international.org/editorial.asp?ia_id=1451

http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=viewArticle&code=20070502&articleId=5543

Scientist: Models used to analyse climate change are incoherent & invalid from a scientific point of view

Scientists might not have human behavior to blame for global warming, according to the president of the World Federation of Scientists.

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Zichichi pointed out that human activity has less than a 10% impact on the environment.

He also cited that models used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are incoherent and invalid from a scientific point of view. The U.N. commission was founded in 1988 to evaluate the risk of climate change brought on by humans.

Zichichi, who is also member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, showed that the mathematical models used by the IPCC do not correspond to the criteria of the scientific method.

He said that the IPCC used "the method of 'forcing' to arrive at their conclusions that human activity produces meteorological variations."

The physicist affirmed that on the basis of actual scientific fact "it is not possible to exclude the idea that climate changes can be due to natural causes," and that it is plausible that "man is not to blame."

:yuck: What is the world coming to if the climate deniers call themselfs "the World Federation of Scientists"? :devil:
 
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Just to make sure, he did not go insane here:

He also reminded those present that 500,000 years ago the Earth lost the North and South Poles four times. The poles disappeared and reformed four times, he said

The reporter forgot to insert the word "magnetic" before "poles" and he is referring to paleo magnetic excursions
 
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Scientist: I would like to address the statements made by Professor Antonino Zichichi regarding climate change models being incoherent and invalid. It is important to note that Professor Zichichi's views are not supported by the majority of the scientific community. In fact, the overwhelming consensus among climate scientists is that human activity is the primary cause of global warming.

Furthermore, the models used by the IPCC are constantly being refined and improved upon, and have been shown to accurately predict past and current climate trends. These models are based on well-established scientific principles and are constantly being tested and verified.

It is also important to note that the IPCC does not rely solely on models to reach their conclusions on climate change. They also consider a wide range of other evidence, including observations, experiments, and data from a variety of sources.

In summary, while there may be some criticisms of climate change models, the overwhelming evidence and consensus among scientists supports the conclusion that human activity is causing global warming. It is important to continue to use scientific methods and evidence-based research to understand and address this pressing issue.
 

1. What are climate change models and how do they work?

Climate change models are computer simulations that use mathematical equations to predict how the Earth's climate will change over time. They take into account factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, ocean temperatures, and land use changes to project future climate patterns.

2. Why are some people claiming that climate change models are incoherent and invalid?

Some people claim that climate change models are incoherent and invalid because they do not accurately reflect the complexity of the Earth's climate system. They argue that the models oversimplify the interactions between different components of the climate and do not consider all relevant variables.

3. How are climate change models evaluated and tested?

Climate change models are evaluated and tested by comparing their predictions to actual observations of the Earth's climate. Scientists also use multiple models and compare their results to see if they agree with each other. This helps to identify any weaknesses or areas where the models may need improvement.

4. Are climate change models the only source of evidence for global warming?

No, climate change models are just one piece of evidence for global warming. Other sources of evidence include direct measurements of temperature, sea level rise, and changes in plant and animal behavior. These different types of evidence all support the conclusion that the Earth's climate is changing.

5. Are climate change models perfect and infallible?

No, climate change models are not perfect or infallible. They are constantly being improved and updated as new data and research becomes available. However, they are an important tool for understanding and predicting the impacts of climate change and are continually refined to increase their accuracy and reliability.

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