How would Rep. John Boehner keep the House? - Erika Lovley - POLITICO.com

Boehner, who remains skeptical whether global warming is man-made, has long been at odds with several parts of Pelosi’s environmental push, calling them “a waste of money.”

“It reminds me of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages, when we had indulgences,” Boehner said of Pelosi’s initial plan to buy carbon offsets to atone for the House’s energy use.

And when the cafeterias started offering more exotic, healthful fare, Boehner had a laugh.

Radio New Zealand : News : Rural : Not a good weekend for fruitgrowers

Some southern fruitgrowers also experienced a one-in-40 year event at the weekend.

The storm which saw snow down to low levels and bitterly cold conditions, also produced one of the longest frosts on orchards, especially in Central Otago.

Summerfruit New Zealand chair, Roxburgh orchardist Gary Bennetts, says most growers in the area had sprinklers on for 12 hours overnight on Saturday to protect fruit blossoms on their trees.

Bill Chameides: All's Not Quiet on the U.S. Climate Change Front

What happens next? Who knows. Just get into your bunker [do we need to wear tin foil hats?] and stayed tuned. That might be a good idea anyway. If the climate catastrophes come, you'll be right where you need to be.