"There is no Global Warming," say the anti-science Party of No...from their air-conditioned SUV's and homes.

In time, they will see.

Hi Al...hows it going...just between you and me, how did you convince so many people to suspend logic and reason, long enough to sell this bag of manure as science...It'll be our little secret, I promise...really, it was that easy...well, I've always suspected that...

(they are democrats, we do it all the time, they are used to it)...(ssshhhh, don't tell him I told you)

I am continually fascinated by those who observe weather and want to call it climate when it suits them.

It's going to be in the 90's for 2 days and they act like we're going to melt. Makes us look like wimps up here in the northeast. Big deal. No need to panic people of the north. It's 2 days. The air conditioner peope have had them on for weeks now. It's been average temps most of this spring. Don't be such a puss. I don't believe in air conditioners. If it's hot, maybe you will sweat some fat off. No harm there. Suck it up people. Put the fan in the window. Can't beat the fresh breeze.

Yep all those Democratic lifelong students of science (a.k.a. Liberal Arts Majors) know all about global warming and it's cause....chlorofluorocarbon...er...aerosol cans....er...R12 freon...R22 freon...coal burning plants...er...cow farts.....yeah that's the one.

It's a good thing we have such smart people to tell all of us stupid people what's causing the global warming. It's not a weather cycle that repeats itself every 30 years or so right? I must have been mistaken, because I swear as a kid growing up in Philly in the 70s, and 80s that 95 degrees in the summer was not that uncommon.

The right-wing, anti-science, anti-Modern, Corporate, propaganda machine, has successfully reprogrammed the "thinking" of its minions, to deny climate change, over the past 15 years.

Not just sad, but frightening.

No need to panic people of the north.

Why do you consider it panic when people are reminded to check on their elderly neighbors or to stay hydrated in this heat?

If it's hot, maybe you will sweat some fat off.

Or die if your elderly. These articles are not written to stroke egos. They are written to inform people of the potential heat related injuries if you're not prepared for it.

I don't believe in air conditioners.

Well good for you. Believe it or not, there are people out there that need them. Think about those with respiratory issues and add in near triple digit weather with high humidity.

It's been average temps most of this spring.

No it hasn't. I am getting ready to harvest vegetables that shouldn't be ready for another month.

Outside of your little bubble, things are quite different.

Well said NYMike. Though some of the comments are jokes, and I don't mind poking a little fun, some of these people argue needlessly and don't see the point of the news story.

I too have plants and fruit growing much earlier than they have the last few years.

And for the Global Warmers: Global Warming is a long term effect on climate, and affects average temps. And yes the average has been higher than normal. But it doesn't mean that just because these next couple of days will be hot its because of global warming. Its just hot, as it tends to be this time of year.

Why is it when the NE USA has high temps it's a story of high alert? Most of the south and southwest have had these high temps since late May or early June. We have elderly that we need to watch as well. Between the NE states and california this country would be a whole lot less selfish.

I think the problem here is that many people don't realise how many people there are per square mile in the New York area compared to other places. And all these people and offices suddenly turning on air conditioners drain power systems and it could cause power outages. Also the millions of people who spend time outside be it for fun or work need to be advised.

It is NOT the same thing as it would be in some small town in Idaho.

My point was about people using air conditioners when it's actually chilly during the evening. I know people need them sometimes. There are the ones that think they need 80% heat in the winter and then 50% cooling during summer. It's a huge waste. I personally put up with the hot temps for a couple days just to save the money. If we were talking near 100% and humid for a period of time I would totally agree with you. But 2 days is not a problem for the everyday joe shmoe. I was not talking about the elderly at all. In that case there are plenty of people who need controlled temperature in medical environments, doesn't just include elderly.

The rubes of the country even manage to turn this into a political bullsh*t debate.

I know the elderly with breathing problems could possibly have issues. Did I say otherwise?

Short term memory issues?

Big deal

Makes us look like wimps up here in the northeast.

Don't be such a puss.

If it's hot, maybe you will sweat some fat off.

Suck it up people.

Yet not a word about the elderly. Just a bunch of text calling people pussies. Real classy. Then you resort to childish name calling.

You are obviously a complete moron.

Why? Because I think it's smart to remind people to check in on their family and friends? Then you go in for the kill with this little gem.

Just like a New Yorker, just can't shut your mouth.

Pot, meet kettle.

As you only seem to be able to communicate by name calling and insults, this will be my last reply to you.

You are the one that called me out champ. You are the one who twisted my comment out to be against elderly people. I was talking about people who turn on the heat when it gets under 60 degrees or the air conditioner when it gets over 70 degrees. I'm sorry about the moron comment. I just think you are a potentious ahole. Thanks for reminding me why I don't like new yorkers.

And thank you, dissapointed [sic] and ashamed, for reminding me why news comment sites tend to be such a complete waste of time and effort.

GBL

Thank you for reminding me that the majority of people on here just run there mouths about other peoples comments. That was between NYMike and I. Nothing to do with you, so shut it Garl.

It amuses me that no matter what topic an article is about, politics seems to find it's way into the comments.

In this case, it's really about Mother Nature....

Sounds like Pina Colada weather to me. Take some notes from a Floridian, buy a 10 dollar kiddie pool from walmart, fill it up in the backyard. Throw in some Ice if needed. Turn on the radio. Make Daqueries, Pina Colada, Margheritas whatever. Throw on the shades, kick back, and enjoy.

Hey disappinted...cut the crap about NY'ers. I've lived in NYC all my life and happen to agree with you about the over-reaction of some people to high temps. Yes, the elderly and the very young are prone to heat-related issues, and anyone with half a brain (which covers the vast majority of posters in comment threads on news sites) should know enough to keep an eye on them without having the media remind us every second. I just came in from an hour-long walk during my lunch break, and while it certainly is hot out, it wasn't as uncomfortable as I thought it would be. And the streets weren't any less crowded than usual. As stated by someone earlier, the biggest concern with consecutive days of heat in NYC (or any other big city) is the high air-conditioner usage, which can strain the power grid (and since the NIMBY idiots in NYC get their panties in a bunch every time ConEd wants to build a new power plant to address this, that's not going to change any time in the near future). But again, the blanket statements about how you hate all NY'ers is nothing but complete ignorance.

Ah, the climate change crowd. Yes there is, no there isn't. All based on the weather today.

It's simple - the polar ice caps shrink - there's more water in the global system.

More water in the global system drives more dramatic storms and higher coastal tides

If you want to see if there is global warming - check the ice caps and the tides - not the daily temperatures. In fact, winters will initially be more severe - again because of the moisture.

By the time you can tell by temperature if there is global warming - it will be to late to make a difference.

But of course - politics, politics, politics.

All the people who deny global warming - are like the NC legislature who want to deny any scientific data that says the coastline will rise by 36+ inches. Pure Politics. Stick your head in the sand you PDFs.

Well, for all the morons that say it's only going too be hot for two days must not know or didn't read the part about...THIS IS THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER

Two days of heat...the summer is officially over

Yeah, since it's getting hotter, let's mention global warming. And then when winter nears as temperatures drop, let's mention it again. Is there no end in sight to this idiocy??

A pool in the middle of the street? That's a first

It takes a super-computer working for 18 days to figure out all the math equations used to predict the weather.

The models for long term climate change are even more complex with vast amount of observed data compiled from thousands of places on the globe over last 50 years. There are clues from archeology, geology, outer space, physics the chemical composition of the earth, ice sheves, ocean. More than half a dozen highly complex scientific disciplines come together to contribute to the model.

It is a hugely complex subject and while there is much that is not known and the models are still evolving (themore the data the better the model) but whatever is known at this stage is very well documented and peer reviewed and makes the bedrock of climatology.

It continually amazes me that people who are barely middle school pass or graduates in disciplines like journalism or fine arts consider themselves well equipped to have an opinion on this hugely complex subject often second guessing or even outright denying the collective wisdom of world's scientist simply because the political party they belong to has decided to debunk the science as it hurts the interest of their financial and political base.

The ridiculousness of this would have been comic had the effects of their continued stupidity not had the potential to change life as we know it on this planet.

Everyone stop driving!!!!!! global warming is going to kill all of us!!!!!!!

NYC schools are still in session?!? THATS ridiculous. I know NYC parents have a high interest in this subsidized-babysitting since moms no longer stay at home and NYC is a horrible place to raise a child (no fields, woods, streams to explore or fireflies to catch on long idyllic summer days / nights). But our forefathers didnt just let kids out during the summer to help with the farming. It was also because it was HOT. Kids cooped up, miserable and hot, sitting and trying to learn, is a horrible combination. Shorter school years and FULL TIME moms is the answer to our societal problems with an increasingly mentally ill and dysfunctional population of children. Kids need moms and plenty of time to independently explore the world, even if it is in the confines of their homes with coloring books, the radio, and what have you.

Well, I didn't go to the comments section, expecting to have to mention any of this. On the other hand, I didn't expect an advisory about a few days REGIONAL warming, to be turned into global warming arguments. And meanwhile, as we had a mild winter (which was actually rather welcome), Europe had things colder then normal from many accounts. When looking at things on a global scale, one has to average things, and not take temps in 1 area, or one country as somehow indicative of the entire globe. Hell we haven't even had meteorology as a profession for all that long (we're talking centuries here), and the planet is some 4.5 billion years old. In (and the asto-phycisists would call it deep time), the amount of time we had meteorology is a drop in the bucket...

One thing is certain, before the last ice age, and when the dinosaurs were walking the Earth, things didn't get all out of hand, with the world coming to an end. Not saying we'd feel comfortable with the same temps as the dinos, but.... Ice core samples, which can go a lot further back then the last few hundred years (and would be far less anectdotal then just looking at the thermometer outside one's window and making global assumptions from it) would tell more then knee jerk reactions from "it's hot HERE TODAY, and therefore", as if someone's own personal experience has to be indicative of the entire world for time to come :o Last I heard, at the end of the last ice age, and prior to the "mini-ice age" within the last 2000 years, the Earth was on average a few degrees C warmer then now. Round abouts 5000-9000 years ago....

Another matter, the heat we get up here, isn't the same as heat everywhere. I'm in Jersey now, though lived in Albuquerque, NM for 11 years. 106 degrees in New Mexico was more comfortable then 95 degrees in Jersey, due to the differences in humidity. Hot and dry, is less miserable then the wet, sticky kind of heat one gets when high humidity is added to the mix... I wouldn't mind 10 degrees warmer as much (also knowing we all had a/c out there, even schools), if it meant dispensing with the humidity. Swamp coolers (which were common out there), wouldn't even work here, due to the near 90% relative humidity... I've experienced, and lived in both...

tbh, I'll be glad when this passes. We also had the a/c break down at the local gym I go to. When it's high 80s to lower 90s outside, warmer indoors (without a/c), and one's talking about getting onto cardio machines, and raising the heart rate, then going to do some weight lifting, not exactly pleasant. They said they're getting it fixed today, I hope they do. Today was 95, and tomarrow is supposed to be 98 degrees (inside will be hotter if they don't have it fixed, not much air flow through the front door, and a lot of people/body heat... There's also a pizza place right on the other side of the wall (neighboring business) that has all those pizza ovens...

A 98 degree day in Missouri - in the middle of summer - deserves 'red' hot? HA HA

Tell that to the canadians when they can grow crops 9-10-11 months out of the year

omg...every year the same article pops up on msn, and every year I say the same thing...

"if you want cooler temperatures during the summer months, come up to Lake Superior."

It never gets blistering hot up here....lol, our greatest export in this neck of the woods is.....FOG.

We'd be happy with one full week of hot,sunny weather,but I'm guessin'..."that aint gonna happen anytime soon".

90s in June is NOT Global warming. Folks, it's call SUMMER.

I'm exactly the opposite Will. I'll take winter in New England over the heat/humidity of down south in the summer.

When it hits 90 in Boston on Christmas Day, then I might be convinced of Global Warming. Not during the summer.

In the 70's they were telling us we were on the verge of an ice age. Now it's global warming. God only knows what it will be in 20yrs.

Janine, full disclosure - I am not a Philadelphia native. I grew up in the mountains of Kentucky. So when the temps are in the 90s and humidity is ultra high, it feels like home for me.

The whole global warming debate really has laid bare the partisan politics and ability by those with such a motive to manufacture whatever proof is needed to make their case. Which side am I talking about? Well, logically speaking, at least one side or perhaps both. They cannot both be right, but it is entirely possible for both sides to be wrong.

you obviously missed the part how obama approved more drilling in the gulf just weeks before the bp spill. back under the bridge, troll.

Sane Central, I am stopped to see any of this accumulation under your donkey as anything but political doo-doo ... but okay, I read that you've identified two possible trillion-dollar, government-paid projects that will undoubtedly provide tens of thousands of new union-only jobs. Fits in the picture ... till November anyway.

Woohoo 75 in Wa. today, I'm still using the wood stove for heat, I had a fire going all day yesterday.

Sane Central:

Truth be told, although there are industries that add to pollution greatly I think the real cause in the end is over population. Yes cars dont help, but the issue is there is a hell of alot more people doing it so to speak. However since it is apparently wrong to tell people that they should not keep having kids (I know two families that have 10 children each, catholic families, but still) there is no real solution except to try and lower emissions and pollution with whatever means you can find.

I agree with you Paxton. I followed the <=2 kids rule. I too have seen religious people crank out so many puppies that they can't afford to feed them, let alone ever get them a good education.

It's hot like that here in West Tennessee as well. But I guess if you're not used to it, it can be a difficult adjustment. Just like they make fun of us when we get snowstorms.......we aren't used to it and it doesn't stay on the roads long enough to use snow tires, but they make fun of us. So now it's our turn to make fun of them. :-D Suck it up people and don't be wusses! We live like this from sometimes April all the way through September and sometimes October!

Maybe if Al Gore didn't use $30,000.00 a month worth of electricity at his home, global warming might not be such a problem ;)

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I'm not republican, and believe we have some global warming. But I'm curious how you associate a hot day, as it normally is this time of year, with global warming. Its just hot out.

yes, it's hot during the summer, so unusual... omg, it got cold during last winter, the next ice age is coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No kidding, I've been freezing my behind off up here!

The many people per square mile make it more dramatic if power goes out.

Agreed, been hot in Chitown, 14th day above 90 and now this shows up on MSNBC!! What a joke, it's only news when it affects NYC!!

like when a hurricane barely grazed nyc, for the whole week prior the media was wetting their collective pants on air.

LOL! How true!

Hey! A branch fell on my car that day. We matter more.. lol

I totally agree! Does it take the northeast to officially mark the start of summer? We've beeen in the 90s for a good while here in Missouri. And just think about the west who have already seen triple digits. I don't get it

Let's see...it's cooler in Seattle than it should be, but I hesitate to whine about it. The rest of the country seems to have steam baths, blizzards, hurricanes, tornados, floods, fire ants, snakes...

Yah, I'll just be quiet and enjoy a bit of damp. Good for the complexion.

Nobody believes your pathetic lies, give it up already.

We matter more..

Sure you do..Keep telling yourself that..

I do. Its awesome

Same goes for Phoenix! We've been having a "Heat Wave" for about 2 Months now. It's been 100 degrees or more every day in June so far. Several of those 110 or better! And it's not Summer until tomorrow. Then "Summer' here runs right through 'til the middle of October. Gadzooks I say!!

It does exist. Latest NOAA data: "The combined average temperature over global land and ocean surfaces for May was second warmest on record for May, behind 2010, at 59.79°F (15.46°C) or 1.19°F (0.66°C) above the 20^th century average." So 2010 and 2012 had the two warmest months of May ever (and 2011, although slightly cooler, was the warmest La Nina year). 2010 also tied the global record for a complete year. See a pattern here?

No...it is too short a period to show any kind of trend. And what does La Nina have to do with warming?

Zero days without sunspots this year, Eric H would hang Edward Maunder if he were still alive and chuckle while he dangled. He was not raised with science(Eric), a man over a century ago knew the influences of the sun. Native and acient man where more evolved than Eric, and knew the sun had an effect on Earth temperatures going back thousands of years. Eric only bnrings his 20-30 yearsexperiance into play instead of thousands of years of human knowledge. Reminds of a guy I met in Saudi Arabia in the 90's that thought Bush 1 and Saddam were in cahoots together and knew the deal. I said, "All the world leaders where tricked, except you and you have the answer, why aren't you in charge, you have all the answers".Eric is the same bufoon.

Evidently "fuat gary" hasn't checked the NASA data of the sun's energy output since the 1970s, as measured from space. The fact is, it hasn't varied by more than about 0.1% during that time period, while global temperatures have increased by more than 1 deg F. If you want to pick someone to argue with about that fact, then try contacting NASA directly.

And La Nina does have a lot to do with atmospheric warming, because it transfers heat from the atmosphere to the oceans. It's well-documented that La Nina years are normally cooler.

Free AC at every store he goes into. lol

No matter how many times you repeat pathetic lies, they are still pathetic lies. Get over it.

Saturn is sooo Republican.. lol

Because of the rings?

Let me get this straight. The right says there's no GW because areas are cooler and the left says that's regional, not global. The left says it's @!$%#ing hot in the NE U.S. and it's GW, not regional. Maybe we need a Dem./Repub dictionary. And for the record, it's still too damn cool in SW Wa.

And that map, it looks like it's designed to make the point of the writer, not an accurate depiction of colors from what I usually see. Bright yellow for 60's, really?

Too damn cold in NW WA as well!

That would be especially true for you, getting educated that is, because you seem to know little about science. There is still no causal link that has been established to prove that humans cause climate change, let alone that humans can do anything about it.

Yeah, Oh what fun it is to fry huh? And watch our "Monsoon Season" turn out to be another bust, like it was last year. I've forgotten what rain looks like over on the east side of Phoenix!

74 in Los angeles now.

Phoenix area, cold water comes out of the tap over 100 degrees, nights cool to the upper 80's or mid 90's. Nothing moves in the heat of the day, no wind or breezes, no people, animals or even birds. Rolling down the window of the car feels like standing in front of a just opened oven, no relief. When (if) it rains we all run outside and marvel at water falling from the sky, lol. The only outside activity that is not life threatening is to get into a pool or lake. Family circumstances keep me here but this place is not fit for human habitation during the summer.

Exactly Kathryn. Back around the 14th century there were major volcano eruptions all over the world creating an ash cloud that caused drops in temps worldwide. This lasted for about 400yrs. There was actually snow in June in New England in 18something...I forget the actual year.

The "Mini Ice age" lasted till around 1850 or so. Some scientist actually said that the end was caused by "Global Warming" even though the 'Industrial revolution" had only been going on at that time around 50-75yrs. The "industrial revolution" was a very localized phenomenon at that time affecting mainly the northeast of America and western Europe.

Climate change is a natural process. Some periods are hotter than others, some colder. While humans have some affect on this, to say that we are the "Cause" is just all too much ego and our own sense of self importance in the overall scheme of things.

Then call me Enlightened.

you got 1 thing right... the dumba$$ part... which you are