Scientists Admit IPCC computer models wrong


	Scientists Admit IPCC computer models wrong

abailart

1-14-2008 4:03 AM

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1-19-2008 11:57 PM

davboz

And many believe they are too exaggerated.

1-20-2008 4:18 AM

abailart

www.climatedebatedaily.com may be of interest. A new site that contains all sides. Personally although like everyone I I have views on climate change, on this forum I am more interested in inferring the underlying mechanisms of decision making (so I can throw light on my own_.

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