Global Warming: How dire is the situation, or how much is it overhyped?

[cannonballZ]

I still dont know where I stand on this issue to be honest. I've done quite a bit of research. And found a lot of contradicting articles-
http://mobile.wnd.com/2012/08/busted-leaked-emails-snag-global-warming-alarmists/

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/04/23/11144098-gaia-scientist-james-lovelock-i-was-alarmist-about-climate-change?lite

http://www.forbes.com/sites/peterferrara/2012/05/31/sorry-global-warming-alarmists-the-earth-is-cooling/

I'm not sure scientists know what they're talking about. Even james lovelock the so-called godfather of global warming admits he's not sure anymore.