Before the 2007 IPCC report was released, this infographic was taken out (click for larger version):

ipcc chartSeems the scientists were uncomfortable with it, deeming it too subjective, or too scary, or something. Basically the red shows the growth of various risks between 2001 and 2007. Surprise: risks have grown!

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