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One of the issues I find perplexing is that of a time table. When I read in the media something on global warming and its affects usually there is the phrase explaining that this dire warning will only truly affect us in 100 years. That kind of disclaimer has the affect of postponing any serious action until another time. Does science have a clearer idea of the rate of change then is generally reported?

Posted by: nb on December 11, 2004 3:09 PM