1.   The consensus among scientists is that global warming is irreversible.

2.   Global warming is a transnational problem that requires a transnational solution.

3.   They recommend measures that make economic sense regardless of whether or not global warming is occurring, such as limiting deforestation and increasing energy efficiency.

4.   GLOBAL warming is the largest problem facing the scientific community, a world authority on climatic change stated in Glasgow last night.

5.   However, it has not yet been established that global warming is due to excessive combustion of fossil fuels.

6.   Although global warming may be a long-run problem, he notes, other environmental and health problems are more urgent in the years immediately ahead.

7.   Among those expected to be doing the warming up are Peggy Lee, Liza Minnelli, Sidney Poitier, Chita Rivera, Bobby Short and Cyd Charisse.

8.   And Bush recently met with leaders of the Environmental Defense Fund, announcing not long afterward that he now believes global warming is real.