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...ktc gets all his data from UCS (Union of Concerned Scientists).
The UCS was started in 1969 as an anti-nuclear weapon organization, but switched its focus to global warming when the Soviet Union collapsed and it became clear that large amounts of funds were available from the left-wing foundations (Pew Trusts, Joyce Foundation, MacArthur Foundation…)
http://wattsupwiththat.com/2011/01/06/union-of-concerned-scientists-unwarranted-concern-about-the-northeast-us/

Liberals are like a "Slinky". Totally useless, but somehow ya can't help but smile when you see one tumble down a flight of stairs!