A group of geologists have drawn my attention to the 2010/2013 Geological Society of London‘s statement on climate change and asked if I could arrange an on-line discussion about it. The lead author of the statements is Dr Colin Summerhayes who has participated as guest blogger and commenter on Energy Matters before. And so I asked if I could reproduce the statements on these pages and invite informed commentary. This modus operandi was approved by Dr Summerhayes’ co-authors and the committee of the Geological Society of London.
Main sources:
Climate change: evidence from the geological record
A statement from the Geological Society of London November 2010
An addendum to the Statement on Climate Change: Evidence from the Geological Record
December 2013
The addendum is arranged such that some sections are unchanged from the original. For other sections additional information is provided, but this is not merged with the original content. Its is therefore not possible to read a single updated report. What I have provided below is the full text of the original 2010 statement which is ~ 3000 words long and a copy of the 2013 Addendum summary. Those who want to read the full addendum should simply use the link provided above.
The Discussion in comments
What I am soliciting in primary comments is informed opinion driven mainly by what data tells us, backed up by references to data sources. Primary comments may also take the form of questions.
What I am not going to permit is social commentary and chit chat. Comments will be strictly moderated.
What I am aiming for is to assemble information in one place that either supports or refutes the position of The Geological Society.
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