"FF--no. I just don't see that. It's not something that people "Believe in" and then don't. It's central, accepted science except for a few non-experts with chips on their shoulders."
garland,
At one point it was accepted science that hormone replacement therapy was a panecea for many health issues concerning aging women. Then, because of additional research, it was found to be otherwise. Your view of global warming science being "settled" is just as dangerous. Your pejorative view of any scientists that after using their expertise change their views is just as dangerous for the advancement of science.
Does your list of "non-experts with chips on their shoulders" include those listed here - all of whom used to believe in global warming but have apparently kept their scientific mind open and were willing to accept additional research findings.
http://epw.senate.gov/public/index.c...6-d702baea2a42
A closed mind is a terrible thing to waste.