Singer and Avery present―in popular language supported by in-depth scientific evidence―the compelling concept that global temperatures have been rising mostly or entirely because of a natural cycle. Using historic data from two millennia of recorded history combined with the natural physical records found in ice cores, seabed sediment, cave stalagmites, and tree rings, Unstoppable Global Warming argues that the 1,500 year solar-driven cycle that has always controlled the earth's climate remains the driving force in the current warming trend.
Trillions of dollars spent on reducing fossil fuel use would have no effect on today's rising temperatures. The public policy key, Singer and Avery propose, is adaptation, not fruitless attempts at prevention. Further, they offer convincing evidence that civilization's most successful eras have coincided with the cycle's warmest peaks. With the added benefit of modern technology, humanity can not only survive global climate change, but thrive.
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Singer and Avery present in popular language supported by in-depth scientific evidence the compelling concept that global temperatures have been rising mostly or entirely because of a natural cycle. Unstoppable Global Warming explains why we're warming, why it's not very dangerous, and why we can't stop it anyway., Science Daily
Fred Singer and Dennis Avery highlight the many fallacies associated with the hysterical claims of dangerous climate change and unsubstantiated computer projections surrounding the theory of human caused global warming. They have managed to lay out, dissect, and expose the facts in a thoroughly readable style. Unstoppable Global Warming is a ‘must read' for everybody who is interested in the real issues surrounding climate change. -- William Kininmonth, Australasian Climate Research
Singer and Avery skillfully present their case for the existence of a solar-induced 1,500 year cycle that generates warming and cooling of the Earth's temperature irrespective of the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases. The authors even more skillfully argue the implications of their findings to the ongoing heated debate regarding the human contribution to observed and future changes in climate. -- Robert C. Balling, Jr., Arizona State University
Fred Singer and Dennis Avery have put together an impressive collection of 'reasons to believe that global warming may not be as bad as some people are telling us'―in other words, that natural variations, rather than human-emitted greenhouse gases, have tended to control climate. Their exhaustive list of scientific references, mostly from refereed journals, only underscores their statements. Bravo for a job well done! -- George H. Taylor, State Climatologist, Oregon Climate Service
This book is must reading for anyone concerned about global warming. The authors stress that "consensus" has no place in science, only hard-headed testing of speculation. Their testing of the earth's erratic, moderate warming since 1850 leads them to the planet's recently discovered―but already broadly studied―1500-year climate cycle. -- Frederick Seitz, former President, National Academy of Sciences
Real science in, real science out. A masterpiece of understanding, dispelling the computer myths of manmade global warming. Please read this book. -- David Bellamy, Order of the British Empire, academic, author and host of British TV documentaries
A wonderful new book. . . . meticulously researched and footnoted., The Washington Times
...a thoughtful book by two respected scientists..., Shopfloor.Org
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This well written book is arguably the best book to date on the politics and science of global warming., Hawaii Reporter
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Byron Claghorn
5.0 out of 5 stars The Earth's Climate is Due to Fully-Natural Cycles and Man's Influence has been Grossly Exaggerated!Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2018
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Dr. Singer presents a very comprehensive and scientifically sound summary of the history and present knowledge (as well as its current limits) of the fully-Natural influences on our Earth's Climate and its Change. He explains how Natural Cycles, Natural Earth Processes and Natural Variability provides for a fully-Natural and self-Balancing climate system that is minimally affected by Man, the use of Fossil Fuels and Trace concentrations of atmospheric CO2 at around 400 ppm today -- Most of the CO2 is from Natural Sources (~95%) and Man only (~5%).
The key message is that our Earth's Climate is due to fully-natural & balanced cycles of alternating Warm and Cold periods these 4.5+ Billion years and the advent of Man and his Industrial Period around the middle of the 19th century along with CO2-emissions did not significantly change these natural climate cycles that are continuing to cycle up and down -- Warm, then Cold.
Chapter 5 is excellent detailing the many reasons that Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is actually beneficial to Mankind and the Environment; Plus, Increasing Temperatures caused by the Sun and Evaporation of the seas Naturally cause the increases in CO2 -- Not the Opposite as Al Gore suggests, and the Positive (Warming)as well as the Negative (Cooling) feedbacks attributed to Greenhouse Gases are only theoretical and are too small to be measurable with our current and best technology.
He also is effective in debunking the popular "Man-Made Global Warming" and "Man-Made Climate Change" myth that has been so widely foisted on the citizens of the USA and the World along with the totally fabricated and unfounded 'Scare Tactic' of an 'Impending 21st Century Warming Climate Catastrophe' which has no support beyond the invalid UN IPCC and other models which can never be the basis of Scientific Proof without solid scientific observations -- No basis for Policy or rational action!
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HouTexan
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Well-Documented Rebuttal to the Man-Made Global Warming TheoryReviewed in the United States on January 12, 2017
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Makes a very convincing case. A late friend of mine, who was a professional physicist, told me that the biggest weakness he saw in the CO2-Man Made Global Warming hypothesis was the fact that it ignored the oceans. It was nearly 20 years ago that he mentioned this. He noted at the time that the effects of all that water and its role in the water cycle was large enough to throw all theories into a cocked hat. Among other things, the authors make clear that the CO2 cycle is a very small process piggy-backed on a very, very big process--namely, the water cycle.
I suspect that, at some time, the MMGW hysteria will be seen for exactly what it is.
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George
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling Reading!! The Geological History Tells All!Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2015
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This is my 5th book on this subject and I have 3 more to read. It is the presentation of the "observable data" which provides a more reliable indication of past, present and perhaps the future climate of the earth which is the most compelling to me. The geological record speaks for itself about the earths climate and how it has changed over millions of years. There is no question in my mind the climate has changed and will continue to change. The one thing I object too when comparing and contrasting the data present to those who have argued from anthropogenic climate change is their prediction/forecast is predicated on computer models, also know as General Circulation Models (GCMs). I have not been persuaded so far by these models, because looking at the observable data (proxies) is far more compelling. I have come away with the understanding the earths climate and the variables involved are rather complex and more time and effort should be spent on studying the past climate events and less on trying to predict the future with GCMs which I believe are flawed in the weight applied to the various inputs/forcing (positive or negative). I don't believe nor feel the scientific community whose focus has been on CO2 know enough or who have chosen to ignore the "observable data" are looking at the entire picture before them. Scientific analysis is about proving and disproving theory, not cherry picking and steering selective data to fit a particular scientific outcome sought. I don't feel the debate has been open and fair. Moreover, the resources spent on and those wanting more spent on anthropogenic climate change are misguided and embarking on a fools errand. The monies would be better spent on understanding past climate history, new technology and perhaps on how we might cope should the earth cool or be plunged back into an extended cooling period.
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R. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Everyone interested in "Global Warming" or" Climate Change" needs to read this book.Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2019
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Great book. Discusses all aspects of global warming or climate change with 499 references to back up. Well organized in this up dated version. Excellent Index to find anything you might want to read about. But one really should read the whole book from cover to cover.
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Ronald E. Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars See the Other 5-star Reviews for Details of Why This is a Fine Book.Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2016
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I just finished reading Singer's & Avery's book (2007 Edition). I have read many modern "climate change" books (without having counted them) that presented arguments from the same side as this one. I believe that this is among the better serious, full-length books on the subject to date. I am aware of F. Fred Singer's excellent reputation in his field.
Plenty of reviewers here have explained why this is a well-thought-out Climate book. If you are reading this I refer you to them. I am not fishing for a "like" rating as reviewer. I'm merely saving you time. I will mention that I am old, well educated and have always read a lot, including into geology.
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m. Castner
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Review of the Science of ClimateReviewed in the United States on February 23, 2020
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This is a terrific, detailed and referenced explanation of what we know of the Science of Climate to date. It is well researched and presented and gives a detailed bibliography for those of you who wish to further research the actual papers and research. It also points out some glaring and profound disconnects between the Science of Climate, at least what we know of it today, and what is touted by the main stream media, climate alarmists and the typically ill informed masses who assume we 'must be' killing the planet. A must read for any rational and intelligent consumer who is trying to understand what the issues are, what is actually understood, what is speculation, and what is simply fiction and dogma. Don't be afraid to learn for yourself.
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Philip M
5.0 out of 5 stars A skilfully argued case that 1,500 year natural cycles control the climate.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2018
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Fred Singer and Dennis Avery skilfully present an impressive case against the hysterical claims of dangerous climate change and non-validated computer predictions about the hypothesis of human-caused global warming. Their argument is that solar-induced 1,500 year cycles rather than human-emitted greenhouse gases control the climate. Exhaustive studies across multiple disciplines are described, from tree rings to sea and lake sediments, stalactites to ice cores, isotopes to cosmic rays - all validated by numerous researchers from around the world. They are all explained in an easily understandable and logical fashion. Their conclusion is absolutely convincing - our climate is changing through the course of a natural 1,500 year cycle.
Unstoppable Global Warming is written in a non-technical, thoroughly readable and enjoyable style, making this a fascinating contribution to the heated debate on the human impact on observed and future climate change. Unstoppable Global Warming is a highly recommended read.
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Chris Vautier
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the better books on the subject of supposed athropongenically driven global warming.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2020
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There are many books that cover this subject, some better than others.
I would recommend this book if you prefer a less aggressive, more balanced style.
Written by a very well respected scientist.
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michael walbrin
5.0 out of 5 stars The Book is an compilation of scientific research and observations.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2020
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This book should be read by everyone who takes Global warming seriously and wishes to debate with intelligence and facts.
A great resource if you wish to understand some of the complexities of climate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great readReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2018
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Broadwood Widger
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2014
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A book based on actual evidence of past events not hypothetical models and alarmist propaganda.
Tells it as it actually is (and was) without resorting to exponential projections.
Most enjoyable and reassuring reading from a recognised expert.
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Unstoppable Global Warming
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Unstoppable Global Warming: Every 1,500 Years
Author Siegfried Fred Singer, Dennis T. Avery
Country America
Language English
Subject Global Warming
Genre Science
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Publication date 28 October 2006
Pages 260
ISBN 978-0-7425-5117-6
Unstoppable Global Warming: Every 1,500 Years is a book about climate change, written by Siegfried Fred Singer and Dennis T. Avery, which asserts that natural changes, and not CO2 emissions, are the cause of Global Warming. Published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2006, the book sold well and was reprinted in an updated edition in 2007.
The title refers to the hypothesis of 1,500-year climate cycles in the Holocene first postulated by Gerard C. Bond, mainly based on petrologic tracers of drift ice in the North Atlantic.[1][2]
Contents
1Synopsis
2Reception
3See also
4References
Synopsis[edit]
Over sixteen chapters the authors present their view of the natural cycles in the earth's climate and argue that the current warming period is not caused by man-made greenhouse gas emissions.
The book begins with the earth's climate time-line, starting from the formation of the earth 4.5 billion years ago,[3] and leading up to the Modern Warm Period.[4]
The book ends with a chapter entitled "The ultimate failure of The Kyoto Protocol", which predicts that the Protocol will be unsuccessful in curtailing emissions. It covers the localised plummeting emissions associated with the collapse of the Soviet Union and what the book says is Russia's excess amount of Carbon Credits which, the book argues, will be purchased by European nations to offset their rising emissions.[5]
Reception[edit]
The book has attracted polarized reactions. The Heartland Institute, which is known for its global warming denial, arranged for the distribution of free copies to elected officials.[6][7] Jay Lehr, the Heartland Institute's science director, wrote a favorable review in News Weekly, the newsletter of the Australian political movement National Civic Council, saying "The book is truly amazing! It meticulously supports, with hundreds of detailed, published references, the clear facts and conclusions that the Earth's climate has been travelling a well-defined roller-coaster path of temperature change for at least 900,000 years".[8] Economist Richard W. Rahn in The Washington Times welcomed it as "a wonderful new book". According to Rahn, the authors "provide overwhelming evidence" that warming would occur with or without mankind increasing CO2 emissions or doing anything else.[9]
Climatologist Mike Hulme writing for The Guardian pointed out that the warming predicted by Bond's cycles is too small to account for the warming that actually observed. He said, "Deploying the machinery of scientific method allows us to filter out hypotheses – such as those presented by Singer and Avery – as being plain wrong".[10] David Archer wrote a point-by-point refutation of claims by Avery and Singer on the RealClimate website.[11]
See also[edit]
Global warming portalBond event
Merchants of Doubt
References[edit]
^ Bond, Gerard; Showers, William; Cheseby, Maziet; Lotti, Rusty; Almasi, Peter; deMenocal, Peter; Priore, Paul; Cullen, Heidi; Hajdas, Irka; Bonani, Georges (1997). "A Pervasive Millennial-Scale Cycle in North Atlantic Holocene and Glacial Climates". Science. 278 (5341): 1257–1266. Bibcode:1997Sci...278.1257B. doi:10.1126/science.278.5341.1257.
^ Bond, G.; et al. (2001). "Persistent Solar Influence on North Atlantic Climate During the Holocene". Science. 294 (5549): 2130–2136. Bibcode:2001Sci...294.2130B. doi:10.1126/science.1065680. PMID 11739949.
^ Amelin, Y; Krot, An; Hutcheon, Id; Ulyanov, Aa (Sep 2002). "Lead isotopic ages of chondrules and calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions". Science. 297 (5587): 1678–83. Bibcode:2002Sci...297.1678A. doi:10.1126/science.1073950. ISSN 0036-8075. PMID 12215641.The age of the Earth is constrained to be less than 4.567 billion years.
^ Singer, Siegfried Fred; Avery, Dennis T. (28 October 2006). "Chap. 13". Unstoppable Global Warming: Every 1,500 Years. Rowman & Littlefield.
^ Singer, Siegfried Fred; Avery, Dennis T. (2007). "Chap 16". Unstoppable Global Warming: Every 1,500 Years. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 221. ISBN 9780742551176. Unstoppable Global Warming: Every 1,500 Years.
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
^ GOP lawmakers oppose anti global warming measures, Globe Gazette. 2008
^ Lehr, Dr Jay. "Books: Unstoppable Global Warming, Every 1,500 Years". News Weekly. p. 1. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
^ Rahn, Richard (16 November 2006). "A warm and fuzzy feeling". The Washington Times. Goliath. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
^ Hulme, Mike (14 March 2007). "The appliance of science". The Guardian. p. 1. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
^ "Avery and Singer: Unstoppable hot air". RealClimate. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
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