«We, at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, think it's important to nip in the bud the assertion that Harvey and Irma are
ominous signs of global warming; and since we're not involved in hurricane relief, we will not be wasting time that should be spent on more important matters.»
An already relentless melting
of the Arctic greatly accelerated this summer, a warning
sign that some scientists worry could mean
global warming has passed an
ominous tipping point.