What is global warming due to?

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Fossilized plant matter found in Antarctica and potentially near the North Pole indicates that forests once thrived in these regions, suggesting a historical period with significantly less ice on Earth, possibly during the time of the dinosaurs. This evidence raises questions about the causes of current global warming, with some attributing it to natural solar variations rather than human activity. However, the consensus among scientists is that recent climate changes are primarily driven by human-induced factors, particularly the burning of fossil fuels. The discussion emphasizes the need for continued debate on global warming, although many assert that the scientific community largely agrees on the anthropogenic influences affecting climate change.
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global warming due to human interference or normal changes in the suns heat output
There is evidence of forests that existed in Antartica in the past. This is from fossilized plant matter that has been found as far back as Scotts expedition. It has probably also been found near the north pole. This suggests that in the past there was less ice on the globe than now. Perhaps and likely in the time of the dinosaurs as their fossilized remains have even been found in what is now ice covered landscapes.

What is now being seen as global warming due to human pollution may just be due to the suns normal variation in its heat output as in the last ice age and during the long period of the dinosaurs habitation of the earth. There needs to be more debate on this to get to the real truth of global warming.
 
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petercl14 said:
TL;DR Summary: global warming due to human interference or normal changes in the suns heat output

There needs to be more debate on this to get to the real truth of global warming.
The debate is over.
We have had many ice-ages since the dinosaurs.
The continents have drifted to, and from the poles, along well known paths.

The changes we have seen in the last 100 years is not natural. It is highly influenced by the burning of fossil fuels. That debate has been had and scientists are in agreement.

There will always be people and corporations, with investments in the fossil fuel industry, that are prepared to make more money, at the future's expense. You do not understand the science, and so are being influenced by the forces of darkness.
 
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Baluncore said:
The debate is over.
Indeed. Thread closed.
 
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