[rmnunez]

CO2 heightens or magnifies the effects of global warming, but does not induce it.

We will get global warming for whichever natural reasons, because its a cycle, due to sunspots, changes in the earth's orbit, continental drift or something else -but not because of pollution from oil.

Burning oil will magnify the effects of global warming, but I don't think we know how much. I've read it may make the warm period last longer or be warmer and accelerate the transition into the warmer period.

The question is whether by seriously curtailing oil use, going for the alternative energy, planting lots of trees, recycling and generally being much more environmentally sensititive right away, will humanity be able to significantly reduce whatever adverse effects are anticipated.

I've asked about this before and am still looking for an answer, how many centimeters less will the sea level rise if we stop all CO2 emission? How many fewer degrees will the planet warm if we halt all oil use? How much more time do the polar bears have if there's no more pollution? How much shorter or cooler will the global warming period be if we halt all contamination?