"There is at least one extemely well known scientist that agrees with Crichton. Dr. Kary Mullis, winner of the Nobel Prize in chemistry, has placed "State of Fear" on his recommended reading list."
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He's not the only one. Most scientists I speak with, who have actually studied the situation, are skeptical that there is anything yet proven regarding how much of the warming is due to man.
I'd rather steer people to some of the speeches on his site, particularly
"Aliens Caus Global Warming" and "Fear, Complexity, Environmental Management in the 21st Century" Warning, the links cause your browser to resize.