Weather News - Perth shivers through coldest September days in 15 years

This was a trend repeated right across Western Australia. For example, Karnet had an average maximum of 15 degrees, the lowest for September in 37 years of records.

Joe Soucheray: Minnesota's moose trouble isn't a weather story - TwinCities.com

The recurring story about the decline of the moose population in northeastern Minnesota suggests that climate change is the culprit. Here's a tip: Whenever a story eagerly and in the early paragraphs offers climate change as the reason for the decline of anything, keep reading until you find the disclaimer.
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Well, if more study is needed, why is climate change always so quickly shot from the hip?

12 Minnesota cities are installing wind turbines, hoping to provide energy on a very local level - TwinCities.com

To fund the project, MMPA sold $3.6 million in low-interest bonds, which the participating cities must repay.

Wally Wysopal, North St. Paul city manager, said residents won't notice their monthly bills increase because the money will come directly from city funds.

Fresh snow on four continents

There was also new snow at most of the major Argentinian ski areas, with Las Lenas still claiming the greatest snow deopths of 2.3m (nearly 8 feet) on upper slopes.

In Australia up to 58cm (nearly 2 feet) of new snow falling on the Victorian Alps was a bit galling for resorts that were already closing, but others decided to extend the season for another week.