Actually, Venus is hotter than Mercury despite being further from the sun. That's because of its thick CO2 atmosphere. (View Post)

(c) Douglas Adams :smile: (View Post)

It is important to understand the mechanisms behind past climate fluctuations if we are to accurately estimate the effects of mankind's activities on future climate. (View Post)

Yes, Richard's claim was that it has been significantly warmer than today both in recorded history and in pre-history since the Eemian intergalcial. (View Post)

I have cited an article, based on interviews with climate scientists, to back up my assertion. You have cited nothing to back up yours. If you want to have a meaningful discussion, provide some evide… (View Post)