Let me first stipulate that I believe that “Global Warming” or “Climate Change”, as it more commonly referred to now, is real. However, the notion that it is in anyway caused by man and our use of fossil fuels is beyond ridiculous. The fact is that the Earth goes through cycles and has for millions of years. Today, the two sites in Antarctica, EPICA and Vostok, where core ice temperatures are measured are no higher than they were 400,000 years ago. Currently, the Earth is in what is called a interglacial period or a warming period and has been experiencing this warming trend for 11,000 years. Conventional wisdom says that, from historical data, the usual interglacial period lasts around 12,000 years…however, most experts calculate this current interglacial period to be parallel to a previous period which lasted more than 28,000 years. Not convinced? See for yourself:
Scientifically, the general consensus is that fluctuations in the amount of incoming solar radiation are the most likely cause of large-scale changes in Earth's climate. This solar variable was neatly described by the Serbian scientist, Milutin Milankovitch, in 1938. There are three major components of the Earth's orbit around the sun that contribute to changes in our climate. First, the Earth's spin on its axis is wobbly, much like a spinning top that starts to wobble after it slows down. This wobble amounts to a variation of up to 23.5 degrees to either side of the axis. The amount of tilt in the Earth's rotation affects the amount of sunlight striking the different parts of the globe. The greater the tilt, the stronger the difference in seasons... i.e: more tilt equals sharper differences between summer and winter temperatures. The range of motion in the tilt (from left-of-center to right-of-center and back again) takes place over a period of 41,000 years. As a result of a wobble in the Earth's spin, the position of the Earth on its elliptical path changes, relative to the time of year. This phenomenon is called the precession of equinoxes. The cycle of equinox precession takes 23,000 years to complete. In short, I think its self evident that man has very little impact, if any, on the climate changes of the Earth. I know I threw a lot of scientific mumbo jumbo at you…most of which I myself have the slimmest of understanding…but the more you look at the facts and the history of our planet, the more this manmade “Global Warming” myth becomes laughable and should be dismissed outright. This is nothing more than a scheme to turn people against fossil fuels to further the agenda of progressives and left wing nuts who long for a government controlled energy industry.