Question to AI (Bard): Is there any legitimate counter-research that global warming is not happening? If so what are the sources?
Response:
There is some counter research that suggests that global warming is not happening, but it is not considered to be legitimate by the vast majority of climate scientists. This research is often based on cherry-picked data or flawed methodologies, and it has been repeatedly debunked by peer-reviewed studies.
Some of the most well-known sources of counter research on global warming include:
The Heartland Institute: A conservative think tank that has published several reports questioning the science of climate change.
The Cato Institute: Another conservative think tank that has published similar reports.
The Global Warming Policy Foundation: A British think tank that has also published reports on climate change.
The research from these organizations has been criticized by many scientists, who argue that it is based on flawed data and methodologies. For example, a 2015 study by the Union of Concerned Scientists found that the Heartland Institute's reports on climate change were "riddled with errors," and that they "misrepresented the scientific consensus on climate change."
In conclusion, there is no legitimate counter research that suggests that global warming is not happening. The vast majority of climate scientists agree that the planet is warming, and that human activity is the primary cause. The research from organizations like the Heartland Institute and the Cato Institute is not considered to be legitimate by the scientific community.