Damn That Global Warming

A letter in today's Moscow-Pullman Daily News stated:

Not only virtually all climate scientists, but also our U.S. president and government departments acknowledge that global warming is caused by burning carbon fuels (coal, oil, gas, ethanol, biodiesel). At the same time, various politicians and commentators continue to deny it,...there is always the “rear guard,” a small gaggle of violently vocal advocates for ideas and beliefs whose time has passed. But time itself marches on relentlessly. The sooner all Palouse residents, including farmers, start preparing for the consequences of global warming, the longer we and future generations will enjoy this piece of paradise on Earth.

Meanwhile, let's check today's headlines in the real world:

For the first time in at least seven years – some believe 16 years – ice is capping large expanses of Hayden Lake

California sees $1 billion loss from cold weather

Snow, Ice Storm Blamed for 55 Deaths

Snow makes a mess of things, ice a concern overnight in Seattle