Extremes

Last night I shivered in my summer PJ's as the cool summer in Melbourne continued under dreary grey skies, wind and a bit of rain.

Melbourne Experienced Wild Winds on Sunday 5th January 14

Meanwhile Queensland continued its run of extreme weather with a lightning storm following days of extreme heat. West Australia is also experiencing the hot weather, but those boom town folks are used to this!
Its been 4 years since my 1 kW Photovoltaic solar power unit was installed. Since then the number of units on roofs nearby has mushroomed, showing how my neighbours, mostly average Australians, have realized the benefits.
Unlike the current batch of reactionary, myopic, big-business oriented politicians!

In case you were still wondering how scientists managed to decide the globe is warming when its so chilly outside read these articles from the Conversation.

• https://theconversation.com/150-years-and-counting-confidence-in-climate-science-17179
• https://theconversation.com/australias-hottest-year-was-no-freak-event-humans-caused-it-21734

Then go and read an actual book from your local library - one that discusses in more depth the pros and cons, theories, facts, knowns, known unknowns and unknown unknowns of science.
Somewhat more authoritative than the denialists and loud-mouthed opposition.

You never know what might happen if one looks past one's prejudices.
How do we get people to listen? More conversation about conservation!.