2012 was the hottest year on record in the US

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Permalink Reply by Joan Denoo on January 5, 2013 at 2:04pm

Well, no, I don't "like" it and I do like having access to this information. I remember more snow when I was a kid, and the data confirms my subjective impression. 

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on January 8, 2013 at 7:34pm

Thank you Ruth for your discussion on climate change.

I thought it seemed much hotter here.

Permalink Reply by booklover on January 11, 2013 at 3:02pm

Northern Illinois was definitely much hotter than usual.  We used to have 4 distinct seasons, and it was fun.  Not so anymore.  They blend into each other.  We used to be sure to be able to go sledding in Winter, now it's not a sure thing.  We used to be sure we could swim outside in Summer, now we don't know if it'll be hot or cold!  Scary stuff being unsure of things that effect so many aspects of our lives.

Permalink Reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on January 11, 2013 at 11:32pm

Speaking of seasons blending into each other. It's Jan 12th and our front garden has a couple of plants growing new leaves, crocuses coming up, and bright green grass.