re: #354 Charles

So let’s look at that abstract:

The cosmic-ray driven electron-induced reaction of halogenated molecules adsorbed on ice surfaces has been proposed as a new mechanism for the formation of the polar ozone hole. Here, experimental findings of dissociative electron transfer reactions of halogenated molecules on ice surfaces in electron-stimulated desorption, electron trapping and femtosecond time-resolved laser spectroscopic measurements are reviewed. It is followed by a review of the evidence from recent satellite observations of this new mechanism for the Antarctic ozone hole, and all other possible physical mechanisms are discussed. Moreover, new observations of the 11 year cyclic variations of both polar ozone loss and stratospheric cooling and the seasonal variations of CFCs and CH4 in the polar stratosphere are presented, and quantitative predictions of the Antarctic ozone hole in the future are given. Finally, new observation of the effects of CFCs and cosmic-ray driven ozone depletion on global climate change is also presented and discussed.

What happened was the standard, deniers saw the word cosmic ray, and assumed the paper debunked AGW without reading it trick.

What garbage.

This is a paper about the ozone hole. It does have an impact on warming believe it or don’t but it is not a primary driver at all.

I know the idea of actually reading a paper before making claims about it is anathema to the denier sphere, but you all could actually try it. It would save me time and you embarrassment.