I have talked with scientists who contribute to global climate studies that are convinced of global warming. However, even though there are many contributing scientists, it seems odd to me that one can be so totally convinced, given the complexity of the issue, historic scale and information gaps.

On the other side, some folks are too eager to throw all the science out because a few of the many researchers made errors in judgement. To compound this, it seems hard for some to understand the differences between longer term global climate and short term local weather, and to weigh the differences between peer reviewed scientific research and the personal perspectives of folks with scientific backgrounds.