U.K. scientists say 2005 hottest ever

Here is an absolute gem from the UK. From David Viner, Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia:

“It’s simple physics; more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, emissions growing on a global basis and consequently increasing temperatures,”

So we have 140 years of temperatures to study. That’s like reading one chapter of a book then attempting to write a book report. And the release of emissions into our atomosphere seems to happen in a complete vacuum, regardless of volcanic output, oceanic evaporation, variable solar activity, and, yes, the energy released bytectonic plate movement. Heck, even the Earth’s magnetic poles are shifting, but apparently that has no effect (however small) on temperatures. Nor do heat sinks created by urban environments. It’s purely an emission thang.

Why doesn’t UPI provide a counterpoint? Oh yeah, because according to people like Viner, there IS no countervailing opinion.