[j_baker]

I'll say one thing: I think that there really are a number of business groups with vested interests in skewing the science one way or the other. On one hand, you have the Koch brothers who want you to believe global warming is a non-issue and that everything will be fine so keep burning all the fossil fuels you want. On the other hand, green energy companies such as Solar City who have a vested interest in convincing everyone that the world will end unless you install their solar panels on your roof.

I'm not certain I really agree with either end of the spectrum.

[Daishiman]

The difference is that Solar City dudes are basing their claims on published, respectable research.

Very likely, they're being too optimistic.