Global warming mythmakers

Some people suggest that the increase in global temperatures over time is a serious issue
increased since the nineteenth century and that most of this rise has taken place since
quiring extraordinary action. They point out that average world temperatures have
1970. They note that this period fits that of the Industrial Revolution, and the temperature
rise very closely matches the increase in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. They
believe that the increase in this gas will lead to raised sea levels, floods, and lack of water
and food. The same people advocate a massive reduction in our use of fossil fuels in order
to cut CO2. However, if we look at the evidence, it is clear to this author that the idea that
rising CO2 levels cause a rise in sea levels and other disasters is just another myth.
First, there is doubt about the extent and cause of this warming. Initial evidence comes
from weather stations. However, most of these are in cities, which are warmer than rural
areas. This explains much of the increase in average temperature. Even if we acknowledge
that the world has warmed, this warming is probably part of a natural cycle. The earth
naturally warms and cools. At the time of the dinosaurs, it was warmer than today; during
the last ice age, it was much cooler. In addition, the rise in temperature over the last 200
years has not been constant. Average temperatures fell during the period from 1940 to
1970. If warming is caused by CO2, how can we explain this? On top of that, although there
does appear to be a link between temperature and CO2, rises in temperature actually occur
before a rise in CO2 levels, not after. This suggests an alternative explanation: rather than
CO2 causing warming, temperature rise leads to higher amounts of CO2. Finally, people
who declare that global warming is a threat point to ice melting in the Arctic. Again, they
fail to look at all the fact; some areas in Antarctica actually show a cooling trend.
In addition to being confused about the causes of warming, the mythmakers are also
wrong about the consequences of the warming. They predict disaster but fail to recognize
that humans, plants, and animals will be able to survive the outcome of climate change as
the always have. The prospects for some countries are good; they will benefit from
climate change because of a boost in agricultural production.
Should we trust the scientists who predict these terrible results? Previously, these same
scientists were completely wrong about climate change. In the 1970s, they predicted severe
global cooling because of air pollution, which would result in crop failure and population
collapse. Now, they predict the opposite.
If the evidence for human-caused climate change is lacking, why do so many so-called
scientists support such a theory? The answer is simple: They are prisoners of the research
system. It is easy to obtain money for research that aims to show the world is warming
and that humans are to blame. Scientists disputing this find themselves without funds.