I don't think they are.
It's one of the few scientific debates out there where to be on the "wrong" side (ie anti-man made warming) brings you in for instant ridicule from the scientific community and the general public, regardless of how valid your point may be.

I happen to think man contributes strongly to global warming, but it's become science by public and political opinion rather than actually by science, and that's a terribly bad thing.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 5 Apr 2012, 11:28, 1 reply, 13 years ago)

cf Genetic modification.
Stupid knee-jerk newpaper cunts.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 5 Apr 2012, 11:31, Reply)

it's just as much politicians faults
but, yeah.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Thu 5 Apr 2012, 11:32, Reply)