The LA Times demonstrates, once again, why climatology is too esoteric to be the basis of political change. Heading up their Science and Health section tonight:

Global warming ‘hiatus’ puts climate change scientists on the spot

It’s a climate puzzle that has vexed scientists for more than a decade and added fuel to the arguments of those who insist man-made global warming is a myth.

Since just before the start of the 21st century, the Earth’s average global surface temperature has failed to rise despite soaring levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases and years of dire warnings from environmental advocates.

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sigh…