Yesterday, the Washington DC region beat the 1898-99 previous snowfall record by a half-inch for a total of 54.7 inches. Take that 19th century! This historic event means that this winter has seen more snowfall in the DC region than any other time in history, which of course has people doubting the effects of global warming.
As initially reported by a Fourth Corner follower, Special K, all the folks on Capitol Hill are gearing up to not-pass the climate change legislation before them because clearly, if there is snow on the ground, the world must not be getting warmer. Climate change on a global scale--constituting weather inversions, shifting pressure systems, and jet streams--is just that simple.
But more important than the demise of an earth-friendly popular movement like climate change, is the fact that yesterday over 300 people logged into the Fourth Corner to read about SnOMG/SnOMFG. As this blog was featured on the blog section of the Washington Post, folks logged on by the hundreds to see pictures of my front yard. But where did they log in from? Let's have a look at the latest global tally:
Yes! Five new countries have received the enlightenment of the Fourth Corner. Welcome Afghanistan! Welcome Egypt! Welcome Ukraine and Sweden and that country beside Belgium! That's five new countries in just over a week for a total of 57. Keep 'em coming!
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