2003 – Climate cycles are weighed against global warming existence
Climate studies consider the possibility of a normal 100 year cycle in effect
The scientific committee is once again the focal point of global warming debate as a compilation of 240 different climate studies seems to prove that increasing global temperatures during the 20th century are merely the result of a typical 100 year climate change cycle. U.S. scientists specifically refute the idea that the major cause of climate change is solar fluctuation. Temperature changes resulting in lesser rainfall reinforce scientific data showing that 90% of the world’s glaciers are in retreat and many are disappearing completely. Areas of the globe dependent on yearly meltdowns for irrigation begin to take notice.
Decreased emissions from Canada come into question
Slower economic growth results in Canada reporting decreases in its emissions of greenhouse gases for the prior year for the first time since the late 1980s. Argument occurs that this decrease in greenhouse gas emissions is purely based on poor economic factors. The Canadian standpoint is reinforced however when looking at these reports showing a 5% decrease in environmental pollution occurring between the years 1995 and 2002.
A European heat wave sparks global warming existence debate
A massive heat wave swept through the European continent resulting in the death of over 30,000 people. Their deaths are attributed as the result of global warming. This once again sets off the fever debate of whether not global warming even exists. At this time, United States Senator James Inhofe publicly proclaims Global Warming to be a complete hoax.
Exxon Mobil Corp. takes the position that a 50% increase in CO2 emissions will be created by the year 2020 as a result of unregulated greenhouse gas emissions from developing countries such as China.
