With record low temperatures this winter, how can people say that we're suffering from global warming?

Question

Seems ridiculous, doesn't it???

Answer 1

Record low? It was 20 degrees celsius a week ago in Montreal Canada. 2006 was the hottest year on record WORLDWIDE.

Answer 2

There's so much more involved in global warming than just the temperature in your neighborhood. That's a common mistake, though...people interpret it in such literal, simple terms, that they truly don't understand what they're protesting.

In our city we've gotten only 1/2 " of snow so far this winter. That's the least we've had in over 10 years. We've had only a few nights below freezing, which is extraordinary.

Answer 3

Global warming isnt just warmer weather, its wild fluxuations (i know that isnt spelt right) in temp. I am in Australia and yesterday it was over 40 degrees and 2day its under 20, thats how people can say we're suffering from global warming.

Answer 4

"global warming" is a misnomer...popularized by the media. the real term is climate change. while the average temperature of the entire planet may increase by a degree or two, most areas will notice a change...maybe it will come in the form of more severe wind or warmer nights or colder days...good luck believing we humans can't affect the planet.

Answer 5

Areas that are used to being cold and snowy, arent.
Areas that are used to being warm and mild, arent.

SoCal for 8 days below freezing.
Texas freezing. New York heat wave.
And they say El Nino coming and more hurricanes then last year. But who knows.....

Maybe it because were at solar minimum this year (if you study heliography, youll know what this is)

Just because your skiing down in Dallas, and sun bathing in NY, enjoy it, its different. Its Gods way of mixing things up or making the end of the world.. WHO KNOWS

Answer 6

A warmer climate will bring an increase in precipitation worldwide, especially during winter and in mid- to high latitudes, according to climate model projections. In addition, more precipitation is expected to fall in downpours and heavy snowstorms leading to increased flooding and damages. The area of the U.S. affected by extreme rainfall has increased significantly since 1910. Heavy rainfalls have also increased in Japan, the former Soviet Union, China, and Australia. As climate change increases the risk of flooding, human changes in land use and land cover can also contribute to the growing risk of flooding.

Also, read this: http://www.dinosauria.com/jdp/news/freeze.html

And this: http://euronews.net/create_html.php?page=detail_info&article=401641&lng=1

Call it what you will, but it's a major climate change and it needs attention.

Answer 7

Because that is part of global warming. All-in-all, it warms up, though the extreme goes down. Also, The weather becomes less stable too.
At least that is what they argue. I am not sure if I believe it either.

Answer 8

dude... i live in tennessee.... we get snow at least once or twice a year... it's been on average 60 degrees this winter... cold? noty at all dude