The hon. Gentleman is undoubtedly right that some glaciers have extended and some have retreated. However, he must recognise that the balance of evidence—for example, recent studies of west Antarctica—indicates that glaciers have been in retreat overall. There is firm evidence for the hypothesis, which the intergovernmental panel on climate change has resolutely supported, that we face a serious climate change problem that has been generated by man.
Climate Change and SustainableEnergy Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Chris Huhne
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 12 May 2006.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill.
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