Naemanson-

No news flash. Scientists (and many others) disagree all the time. True they're looking at the same data, where they are differing is on (1) the interpretation and (2) recommended actions. All I'm saying is the disagreement is indicative of uncertainty and that a little digging would bring you to that conclusion.

When confronted with this type of uncertainty, I try to be as objective as possible (varying levels of success here). I find it reprehensible to advocate "solutions" which may or may not have the desired result with great expense. I would rather implement less draconian, common-sense based measures that are "good things to do anyway" than jump headfirst into a program that could potentially have dire global consequences.

Doom and gloom aside, my friend. Kyoto and the US withdrawal was not a waste. Although progress may not be to your liking, I think the discussion and attention received will enable folks to continue the debate and search for solutions either within or outside of the Kyoto forum.

Ed