It appears the differences in views regarding the reality and origin of global warming are of a quantitative nature rather than qualitative nature.

Andrew Glikson: "As in other fields of science and technology, credibility lies with the respective experienced authorities and is protected, as much as humanly possible, by the peer review system."

The widening gulf between scientific observations around the globe and public perceptions of the nature and origin of climate change is threatening to lead the world away from evidence-based policies despite projections by the world’s major climate research bodies.