Is anthropogenic climate change occurring? (Bogan v Happy_Killbot)

@Bogan ;

The topic of this debate is as specified in the title, and should be limited to substantiate evidence and analysis of anthropogenic climate change and its effects on the planet. The debate should approach and attempt to answer the question: "Is anthropogenic climate change occurring?".

I will be arguing in the affirmative (for), Bogan will be arguing in the negative (against).

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