Good journalism in that it’s objective, informative, calm–sans rancor–and cites arguments from both sides of the global warming disputation. But still, lurking behind all the rhetoric and skepticism are incontrovertible data about climate change–polar ice melting, more and more peculiar seasons, etc.–which indicate something unusual is in process.

This is a very good article. It provides much information and should be read by all who are interested in climate changes, whether they agree or not.

Exactly the story I needed to read. It puts the climate skeptics position in perspective, without dismissing them or resorting to name-calling.

The article says there were renewed attacks on the basic science of climate change, which is not true. There was an attack upon the character of a couple scientists. In debate, that is an ad hominem attack to be used when the facts are against you. Any attacks against the science are old arguments that have been dismissed by science and peer review. The uproar is an outgrowth of well financed propaganda campaigns by coal and oil companies to avoid regulation. After that false start, the article begins to make more sensible evaluations.

Thoughtful and well-rounded report on the climate change debate, which was recently heightened by the release of so-called ClimateGate emails from scientists in East Anglia. This article provides good factual evidence on this dispute, citing a variety of perspectives from key stakeholders. This is one of the best and most balanced reports I have read on this issue in the past few days.