Assertion.
That a state of equilibrium exists wherein the level of atmospheric CO2 and Methane determines the amount of heat energy gained from the sun in any giver time period.
Given.
That the global mean temperature determines the growth of the biosphere and that the biosphere activity is inversely proportional to the level of atmospheric CO2 and Methane then external manipulation of the biosphere, the proportion of atmospheric CO2, and / or Methane will have a knock on effect on the mean global temperature.
Summary
It is therefore not beyond the wit of the most cerebrally challenged to grasp that if mankind is freeing CO2 as a result of releasing it from where it had become fixed in fossil form and at the same time reducing the biomass as a result of deforestation and pollution that the **** will hit the fan and it is doing big time.
Comment
The stories being put about to deny this in virtually all cases if the “me too – buy my book” brigade are ignored, stem from US politicians who are terrified of the effect on the US lifestyle and what will follow if the DO the right thing or the few who are so deeply involved in oil that they leave a stinking trail wherever they go or those in their pay or influence.
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