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15. That is absolutely false, there is much scientific evidence that shows climate change is serious

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 07:31 PM

Nov 2013

We may not be able to pin specific events to climate change but what the AP did in conclusively saying that it was a much smaller issue was not basing their claims on science.

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Experts: Man, nature share typhoon tragedy blame [View all] Omaha Steve Nov 2013 OP

I think the AP is wrong in saying climate change is responsible "to a much lesser degree" Bjorn Against Nov 2013 #1

The AP threw those words in to prevent thousand of teabaggers from foaming at the mouth Snake Plissken Nov 2013 #2

No, and in fact, it'd be the opposite. AverageJoe90 Nov 2013 #7

So do you believe all the climate scientists who say climate change is a serious issue are "nutty"? Bjorn Against Nov 2013 #11

Absolutely not, and in fact, you *completely* missed the point I was trying to make. AverageJoe90 Nov 2013 #13

Where did I pin every storm on climate change? Bjorn Against Nov 2013 #16

I didn't say that *YOU* did that. I merely said that it has been done before. AverageJoe90 Nov 2013 #19

I read your post just fine, here is what you said... Bjorn Against Nov 2013 #20

I admit that some parts were poorly written but it didn't change the intent of said statement...... AverageJoe90 Nov 2013 #21

So who blames climate change for every storm? Bjorn Against Nov 2013 #22

To get into that would require hours of Googling and such. AverageJoe90 Nov 2013 #25

If a significant number of people made such a claim it would not take hours of Googling Bjorn Against Nov 2013 #31

No, not really. AverageJoe90 Nov 2013 #6

What evidence do you have to show that? Bjorn Against Nov 2013 #10

It's where all the available evidence points right now. AverageJoe90 Nov 2013 #14

That is absolutely false, there is much scientific evidence that shows climate change is serious Bjorn Against Nov 2013 #15

You *completely* missed my point, AGAIN. AverageJoe90 Nov 2013 #17

You are missing my point completely Bjorn Against Nov 2013 #18

"My comprehension is fine," Are you sure? AverageJoe90 Nov 2013 #23

Maybe you need reading comprehension because it was the AP who made the conclusive statement Bjorn Against Nov 2013 #28

No, the science DOES link these huge storms to climate change. rosesaylavee Nov 2013 #24

"climate change is happening and it is human caused." OK, and nobody's argued otherwise. AverageJoe90 Nov 2013 #27

Well, actually, I very much disagree... rosesaylavee Nov 2013 #29

No worries, I don't feel foolish. AverageJoe90 Nov 2013 #32

Is there conclusive evidence that says it was a much smaller factor? Bjorn Against Nov 2013 #30

Some of us choose to live in known dangerous places. ConcernedCanuk Nov 2013 #3

God thats a stupid statment. New Orleans BECAUSE of geography is a vital shipping port Katashi_itto Nov 2013 #4

Tragic for sure. Even so..... AverageJoe90 Nov 2013 #5

They can't conclusively say that climate change is only responsible to a "much lesser extent" either Bjorn Against Nov 2013 #12

Are there prehistoric data points for typhoons, like some claim for hurricanes in Florida? jakeXT Nov 2013 #8

Yes, there is data for the increasing size of these storms rosesaylavee Nov 2013 #26

Good lord yes, this WAS due to Climate Change rosesaylavee Nov 2013 #9