Our limited knowledge of the rates of occurrence and the ability to publicize even marginal extremes to fantastic proportions without looking at history is misleading. NASA's Dr. James Hansen, the so-called father of global warming, recently raised questions about our understanding of greenhouse gases. He has substantially revised his earlier global warming forecasts, saying they grossly overstated the growth rate of emissions and their impact. While uncertainty exists, the possibility of human-induced climate change is a serious issue, one that merits a high level of concern and a thoughtful response. I can't blame it on anything.
Weather always fluctuates.
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