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The discussion centers on the complexities of climate change, particularly the distinction between local and global warming. It highlights the challenges in attributing specific local temperature changes to global warming, suggesting that while some regions may experience warming, others, like Alaska and the Midwest, are experiencing cooler temperatures. Climate scientists predict an increase in both droughts and intense rainfall due to global warming, indicating a paradox where global warming could lead to both extremes of weather. The conversation also references various studies and data indicating fluctuations in weather patterns, including the coldest summer in Alaska and below-average temperatures in the Midwest, which complicate the narrative surrounding global warming. Overall, the dialogue reflects skepticism about the consistency of climate change impacts and the reliability of weather statistics in the context of global warming.
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080328091347.htm

Rather than global warming this seems to be local warming, i guess it would be hard to pin an extra degree local warming on global warming.
Got to love it. They are blaming Global Warming for drought.

Climate scientists predict even more and drier droughts in the future

Oh, but wait! Global Warming is causing torrential rains!
Environment: Intense rainfall due to global warming could raise flood risk

Rainfall is expected to increase with global warming

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/aug/08/climatechange.flooding

This is excellent news, let's call the people in your article and let them know that Global Warming is coming to their rescue. :rolleyes:

Meanwhile Alaska is having the coldest summer in recorded history and the entire US Midwest is below average in temperature for the year.

http://www.adn.com/life/story/473786.html

And this is a link from the article about Global Warming :biggrin:

Coolest Winter Since 2001 For U.S., Globe, According To NOAA Data

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080314175834.htm
 
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This just in -- due to global warming, 50% of all weather statistics exceed the median value. Also suspected of causing maximums as well.
 
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