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It's the sun
Climate's changed before
There is no consensus
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Models are unreliable
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It hasn't warmed since 1998
Ice age predicted in the 70s
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  • No accusations of deception. Any accusations of deception, dishonesty or corruption will be deleted. This applies to both sides. Stick to the science. You may criticise a person's methods but not their motives.
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If we all followed these guidelines in any discussion, perhaps the world would be a calmer and more constructive place.

HTML Tips:

HTML Hyperlinks
When posting a URL, it's better to make it an active link for several reasons. Firstly because it makes it easier for readers to follow the link. Secondly, it enables you to use descriptive words for the link rather than a URL. Lastly, and most importantly, long URLs can break the Skeptical Science web design which makes me very unhappy. To post a hyperlink, use the following code:
<a href="http://url/">Description of page you're linking to</a>
Posting Images
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