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Quote by: Pooeypants  Okay, allow me to clear up some terminologies;
1) A Theory is not an untested hypothesis
2) A Theory is a highly regarded model in science
In Science, a theory has a lot of weight, all of today's taught science come in the form of theories. This is completely at odds with the layman's term of theory, which is more of a conjecture. So if we're going to discuss science then please everyone, use the correct term.
I'd also like to add that NO ONE is using material from Al Gore or his film in support of anthropogenic Global Warming.
Please clarify what you mean by testing the greenhouse effect. I mean, by certain definitions, we can do it in a Glasshouse... |
I mean the overall idea that carbon emissions from humans cause warming, there isn't really a satisfactory name for it. Just global warming signifies that the earth is warming, which is true, but not what I mean, and greenhouse effect is also vague.
I know that theories carry a lot of weight, which is why we shouldn't just throw it around like the media does.