It is naïve to think that a [computer] model can predict future events on the Earth. To try to predict the future based on just one variable (CO2) in… - Ian Plimer

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It is naïve to think that a [computer] model can predict future events on the Earth. To try to predict the future based on just one variable (CO2) in extraordinarily complex natural systems is folly.

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Ian Rutherford Plimer (born 12 February 1946) is an Australian geologist, academic and businessman. He is a critic of creationism and anthropogenic global warming theory.

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Studies of the Earth's atmosphere tells us nothing about future climate. An understanding of climate requires an amalgamation of astronomy, solar physics, geology, geochronology, geochemistry, sedimentology, tectonics, paleontology, paleoecology, glaciology, climatology, meterology, oceanography, ecology, archaeology and history.

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Mars enjoys global warming yet has almost no atmosphere. To my knowledge, there is no industry or human emissions of CO2 on Mars. There is strong evidence that the Sun drives climate on Mars. The Sun is probably also the main driving force for climate on Earth.

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