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Originally Posted by Rathji

Is there any evidence one way or another? As far as I am concerned, neither side has anything that can be considered evidence.

Correlation is not causation.

However, I don't think efforts to reduce 'greenhouse' gases or limit our 'carbon footprint' are a bad idea though. Even if global warming is 100% not man-made, these efforts are probably worthwhile especially in the long run. As market pressure raise demand for more energy efficient cars or cost effective alternative energy sources, more effort is put into research for them. These efforts increase the total amount of energy available to us all to use, which improves our quality of life, even if it doesn't save the spotted 'who-gives-a-crap' owl..

Best post in this thread bar none. Well said Rathji.

Whether man's contribution to climate change is tangible or exaggerated doesn't really matter. Clearly the activities that are being blamed for our contribution to climate change are harmful in other ways that can be measured and seen. What is the harm in changing these behaviors? None.