Research confirms global warming is a real, measurable phenomenon

The mainstream estimate that the earth's surface temperature has warmed about 1 degree Centigrade since 1950 has been confirmed by researchers at the University of California, reports The New York Times. To see the data set and research papers, click here. To view the video report, click here. To see analysis charts, click here. For an excellent summary, in layman's language, from The Economist, go here.