From what I have seen on the news and from governmnets changes of half a degree celsius can destroy whole a habitats ( and if some people are to be believed in an apocalyptic way) corals inthe north sea are know almost completely gone etc. However about 12,000 years ago global temperature incresed by 10 degrees celsius in 20 years and temepratures in Greenland rose by 20 degrees in less than a decade. I don'e get how scientists know think such a small temperature increse can make such a huge diference when int he past larger changes got few results.
p.s. I am not denying global warming just asking for help understanding it from you gracious people.
I have many theories about global warming. I do believe that the globe is warming up, however Hollywood has put a twist on it to seem much worse than it really is. Just like Hollywood does with most things.
Please follow the link that Cholokid (thanks!) has provided. It is a very extensive thread, and I am sure that you will find people who will answer your questions =)