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We are only having to call it a consensus because there are political hacks disputing the obvious facts and they have an audience with those upon whom scientific facts have no sway. It is, in fact, an undeniable and demonstrable fact.
Thus it is a consensus in the same sense that gravity is a consensus. Which is to say indisputable fact, or sound scientific theory, at least according to those who base their reports on loyalty to the truth and not partisan politics or the belief that we may hasten the rapture by fueling global warming.
It seems apparent based on the data in the same sense that gravity or relativity does. It seems in fact, obvious. I think it would be wise, therefore to believe in it. Unless of course we want to get philosophical and assert that an evil deity may be deceiving us. Which is entirely possible.
Global Warming Petition Project
Over 31000 scientists don't agree with the consensus. Isn't a consensus something that is reached in lieu of a fact? I mean if it can be proven beyond all doubt then a consensus isn't necessary. In truth there isn't room in science for a consensus, because science doesn't accept opinions, it requires empirical, reproducible, peer reviewed evidence and nothing less. Unless of course there are government grants at stake.
Gravity is anything but a consensus, it is a law in the strictest sense. If you place an object in the air without any type of support the object has absolutely no choice but to obey the law, and fall to the earth.
The fact that our climate is and has been changing all through history is indisputable. The idea that we are causing it, or that we have the power to control it, well in my opinion is grandiose.
We can be good stewards of the environment without crushing our economy and punishing the poorest among us by making the very basics of life unaffordable. Poor people can't always afford the high ideals some will place on them.