The unusually prolonged period of chilly temperatures is caused by anthropogenic global warming, isn't it?

Why yes it is. I'm pleased you're finally coming to understand, if not embrace, this complex yet fascinating issue.

http://www.livescience.com/3751-global-w......net.html

Thanks, Payne! Time will tell . . . .

In the UK Cold weather payments hit a record level for March, with 642,900 households receiving £16.1m in help towards energy bills.

These payments go to those on Pension Credit and many other income-related benefits.

Each seven-day period of freezing temperatures results in an automatic payment of £25 to eligible people.

The previous record number of payouts for March was 543,600, which was made in 2006.

However, even if the cold weather continues this year, the cut-off point for payments is 31 March.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22127492

And it's still very cold here. Farmers in Scotland are in bits now the lambing time is here and have lost 1000s of animals due to the cold.


Melting sea ice, exposing huge parts of the ocean to the atmosphere, explains extreme weather both hot and cold, say the experts.