The theory of global warming has been the driving force of environmental policy reform for many years, but evidence suggests different causes for the warming, and different outcomes than expected. This controversial subject has been a topic of debate in the scientific community, and will be for the next thousand years. The theory of Global Warming is a term used to describe an increase, over time, of the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans. …showed first 75 words of 867 total…

…showed last 75 words of 867 total…towards the sun itself. The suns intensity has increased in a pattern that is consistent with temperature spikes and dips. It is also consistent when compared to the ice age cycle. In conclusion, there is agreement in the scientific community that the earth is warming. However, there is no agreement as to the cause of this climate change. It can not be established whether this is a natural climate cycle or something caused by mankind.