Blows, hot and cold
Global warming is a confusing business, but understand one thing: it's scary.
How confusing global warming must be for those who don't follow it closely. Take Tuesday's newspapers (March 14). On the one hand, in the freezing conditions of late, the UK has been burning so much gas it is in danger of running out. On the other hand, it has been so warm in the Arctic, somewhat further north, that the ice cap has melted to an all-time low. Enough to make you cast your hands up and ask what all the fuss is about. You can just imagine the questions springing into inquiring but partially-informed minds. Don't the cold bits of the planet cancel out the warm bits? If we are running out of gas, what's the problem with burning fossil fuels anyway?
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