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The problem is we don't know what the climate is doing. We thought we knew 20 years ago. That led to some alarmist books - mine included - because it looked clear-cut, but it hasn't happened.

"'I made a mistake': Gaia theory scientist James Lovelock admits he was 'alarmist' about the impact of climate change". www.dailymail.co.uk. April 23, 2012.
The problem is we don't know what the climate is doing. We thought we knew 20 years ago. That led to some alarmist books - mine included - because it looked clear-cut, but it hasn't happened.