Two comments — One, the 2001 model predictions thus far have turned out to be quite accurate when compared to real world climate changes. (realclimate.org)
We are not climate experts but are curious as to the success of actual, real world climate forecasts. (realclimate.org)
A simple comparison of observations with projections based on real world climate forcings shows a very close match, especially if we take natural unforced variability into account as well (mainly ENSO). (realclimate.org)