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Final comment
Now you're starting to sound ideological. You are misinterpreting scientists' inherent caution not to overstate their conclusions as talking "like lawyers." All data have inherent uncertainties and no one can be absolutely certain about their conclusions. However, there is a scientific consensus that represents the best understanding we have at this time. The consensus is growing stronger as the data, models, and computing power get better. The implications of the consensus are raising serious concerns. We can't wait for a "smoking gun" before we act, because it will be too late at that point. I am not an expert, just well-read on the subject. I have directed you to a number of books that can help you to understand the way this scientific consensus has developed. It's now up to you to do the hard work of absorbing the data and understanding the consensus. Neither the scientists at Scripps nor I can do that learning for you. It's time for you to stop asking questions here and start reading. You need to understand both the process of science and the results. The answers to your questions are in the books I've recommended. How can I possibly describe all the details and the many examples in those books in this blog? This dialogue has run its course. Please do not reply. Just go read if you really want to understand. Fred Bortz -- Science and technology books for young readers (www.fredbortz.com) and Science book reviews (www.scienceshelf.com)