There were even a few scientists here who understand the complexities of climate. But make no mistake. This conference was not about science. Such a long-desired New International Economic Order has been described by cynics as a resource transfer from the poor in the rich countries to the rich in the poor countries. One scientific contrarian in a sea of political posturing and blatant self-interest.
Scientific observations show no human-induced global warming.
Both satellites and balloon-borne weather sondes show a slight global cooling between 1979 and 1997. All of this, of course, is in conflict with expectations from climate models. Of course, that view did not get official recognition. No press conferences, no platforms to speak from. There were congressional delegations from the United States whose members resolutely oppose Kyoto.