In 1873, it was reported that New Orleans temperatures in the early 19th century averaged “more than 70 degrees” and winters averaged 56 degrees, and that there had been a cooling during the course of the century.
Temperatures since that time have increased, and are back to where they were 200 years ago. Only difference is that now they are heavily UHI affected, meaning that rural temperatures are probably cooler now than they were 200 years ago.
This country adopted a “Declaration of Independence from the UK” in 1776.
Should we now adopt a “Declaration of Independence from the UN” for 2016 !