In regards to the declining level in arctic sea ice i love how they give a graph that is nothing more than a propaganda stunt making it look like a severe loss in sea ice. Also the sea ice always melts in July. Don't you find it interesting that all the evidence for global warming happens to be in places were nobody lives or visits like the North pole or glaciers on distant mountains. The interest in global warming is waning just like the arctic sea ice in July. Global Warming has settled in the respectful place along with killer bees and Y2K.

Nolan: you don't seem able to read a graph. Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised given your views on climate change.

Yes, I believe scientists refer to this as the "accelerator effect", meaning the more land that is exposed by snow and glacier melt, the more sunlight is absorbed by the dark rock or land, thereby increasing the heat effect. In the immortal words of Betty Davis, "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a wild ride."

Since world governments have proven to be unwilling to address this calamity, only specific, individual decisions can lessen these effects. Every time we order meat, use a plastic bag, turn the thermostat up or down, use our vehicles, or vote, we are making a decision on climate change -- is it the right one for our grandchildren?