I believe global warming is an issue, but I have not been convinced that it is as large of an issue as some believe. I am not one of those who think Florida will flood in 20 years, but I do believe that if we continue to live the way we do, our environment will be affected.
With that said, I am not trying to diminish the importance of these emails, but when people say “follow the money” to prove global warming is a hoax, remember it works both ways. Lots of science is dependent on grants, but I don’t see too many multi millionaire or billionaire scientists (Al Gore does not count, he is not a scientist, and he was filthy rich before this debate). I do however see many rich politicians, lobbyists, and business owners whose fortunes may not rise as much if global warming is proved.
So there is some evidence indicating global warming is real, there is some evidence suggesting it isn’t; now we know that some data is missing or has been misrepresented, and money is a factor on both sides of this. Instead of trying to solve a scientific debate on an unscientific pilot forum, let’s all agree that we need to get the facts straight and get some important questions answered regardless of politics, money, or egos.