There are issues with the climate change data - from the location and number of reporting stations, to the problems with satellite sensors - the 500 degree water surface temperature measurement at Egg Harbor by satellite springs to mind - to the 'adjustments' to data, that raise enough red flags to say it's time to establish more rigorous requirements and to start gathering data that everyone can agree are accurate.
BUT - absence of evidence is not necessarily evidence of absence. Just because we don't have enough untainted data doesn't mean that it isn't out there.
Since the C of E is now an unmitigated failure as a religious sect, it is no surprise that they are branching out into politics. They are the "LibDems" of modern religions - a once glorious past but now believing in little and failing to attract congregations.
The Church of England deserve all of the criticism directed at them today and more. They have been silent for far too long on the threat of radical Islam in order to demonstrate their liberal credentials. The CoE has failed to stand up for Christian values and have paid the price.
My only interest in weather is what it means for my garden. This year - despite a very mild winter - and planting my spring bulbs reasonably early and lots of mulching, so far only one or two brave irises have poked their heads up. A bit pathetic I must say, considering it's mid-Feb.
They need to pull their socks up! The snowdrops have been flowering non-stop since last November.
So either they're in a sulk or they're nice and cosy under all that earth and are behaving like teenagers refusing to get out of bed or the mice/birds/squirrels have eaten them all, the bastards.
My next task is to find an orange tree which will survive in my sunny south-facing garden. Any tips welcome!
Snowdrops out since New Years Eve, primroses now out. Red admiral flying around today was the first of the year, as was the bumble bee.
We have a lovely espalier lemon tree that sits happily on a window sill, which I can heartily recommend. Lots of fruit, which we wait to fall, rather than pick - they are at their best flavour then. Just don't keep them wet - they hate that.
My only interest in weather is what it means for my garden. This year - despite a very mild winter - and planting my spring bulbs reasonably early and lots of mulching, so far only one or two brave irises have poked their heads up. A bit pathetic I must say, considering it's mid-Feb.
They need to pull their socks up! The snowdrops have been flowering non-stop since last November.
So either they're in a sulk or they're nice and cosy under all that earth and are behaving like teenagers refusing to get out of bed or the mice/birds/squirrels have eaten them all, the bastards.
My next task is to find an orange tree which will survive in my sunny south-facing garden. Any tips welcome!
Where do you live Cyclefree? Winter 14/15 is likely to be average or only slightly milder than average for the UK as a whole - however Scotland has been slightly colder than average and it has been milder than average in the South.
North London - but I have a directly south facing and very sheltered garden and had flowers flowering right into December. I grow vines and lavender and figs very successfully and most years my spring bulbs are out by now. But all I have at the moment are crocus stalks and the beginnings of irises and some tulips but no bloody flowers!! Whereas the rose bushes are putting on growth like anything and the jasmine is about to burst into flower.
Funnily enough I have two small lemon bushes that have thrived outside fine. Maybe I'm being too impatient. At this time of year any sign of flowers is so cheering.
I too saw a Red Admiral. A robin has taken up residence as well.
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4.25 seats a week for another 11 weeks - could be around 250 seats - seems about right.
BUT - absence of evidence is not necessarily evidence of absence. Just because we don't have enough untainted data doesn't mean that it isn't out there.
Funnily enough I have two small lemon bushes that have thrived outside fine. Maybe I'm being too impatient. At this time of year any sign of flowers is so cheering.
I too saw a Red Admiral. A robin has taken up residence as well.