Comment Re:How much evidence do we need? (Score 1) 529
You do realize that nowhere in this article does it mention that the ice melted. Only that the shelf broke off. Not slowly, but abruptly, as shown by the registration of the vibrations from the event 250km away.
Also note that the blurb on slashdot is specifically written to provoke "alarmist" responses and states things that are nowhere to be found in the article itself. Scientists are pointing fingers at global warming? The article says global warming may have something to do with it, but they're not sure if it has anything at all to do with it, let alone how much of a factor it was. Yet the blurb posted by whatever person looking for attention says scientists pointed to global warming as a major contributing factor. Just where did he read that? It's definitely not in the article he's referring to. Neither is any ice melting or rising sea levels. Only the possibility that this new ice island may wreak havoc with structures built in the area.
Read the article before posting.
Make sure your facts are facts.
Think about how easy it might be for someone to argue your claims.
It's really that simple.
Also note that the blurb on slashdot is specifically written to provoke "alarmist" responses and states things that are nowhere to be found in the article itself. Scientists are pointing fingers at global warming? The article says global warming may have something to do with it, but they're not sure if it has anything at all to do with it, let alone how much of a factor it was. Yet the blurb posted by whatever person looking for attention says scientists pointed to global warming as a major contributing factor. Just where did he read that? It's definitely not in the article he's referring to. Neither is any ice melting or rising sea levels. Only the possibility that this new ice island may wreak havoc with structures built in the area.
Read the article before posting.
Make sure your facts are facts.
Think about how easy it might be for someone to argue your claims.
It's really that simple.
