Not All Scientist Believe In Global Warming

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Originally Posted by Buster

I have heard scientists say that the Arctic ice IS melting, but the Antarctic ice has gotten thicker. Perhaps the orbit has changed slightly or the axis has adjusted somehow. I don't know HOW that would happen, but it sounds like a reasonable explanation.

There is a big difference between the North pole and the South pole. Antarctica is a land mass (continent) covered in ice -- the Artic is not.

Also, a common misconception is that the Earth will be warmer EVERYWHERE as a result of global warming. You can't cite more ice in Antarctica as evidence against global warming. Much of the Earth's climate is influenced heavily by the ocean currents, and the absence of the ice caps will most likely affect the currents drastically. This effect could be a much colder planet, or much warmer. I don't think anyone is certain about it, yet.

Originally Posted by Buster

You're right though, there's nothing we can do to change this, mainly because there is nothing we did to cause it.

The jury is still out on that one.