So far, summer 2012 has been the quietest on record for both tornadoes and hurricanes in the US. We also have the fewest forest fires since at least 2003.
However, a branch broke off a tree in front of the Capitol Building, and that has Bill McKibben convinced that the world is coming to an end.
Over in fantasyland, we have this:
“Significant increases in wildfires, floods, severe storms, drought and heat waves are clear evidence that climate change is happening now,” said Secretary for Natural Resources John Laird.
“These reports use cutting-edge science to provide an analytical roadmap, pointing the way for taking concrete steps to protect our natural resources and all Californians.”
Environment News Service (http://s.tt/1kxzs)
Surely that last line should be –
“These reports use cutting out science to provide an anal roadmap, pointing the way for taking concrete steps to steal our natural resources from all Californians.”
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