First we have this (top) and then we have this (immediately above). Weather forecasters today poured cold water on claims the nation was set to bake in June. A few days of relative sunshine led to headlines of "Flaming June" and sun cream warnings. But three different forecasters dampened suggestions the summer would be a classic leaving Britons bronzed.
What this all boils down to is that no one has the first idea what it is going to be like. As The Independent now concedes: "Accurate long forecasts are not possible". That also applies to predictions of climate – which use the same computer models, although it must be pretty obvious by now that the main reason for governmental enthusiasm for "global warming" is the tax-raising potential.
As always, though, there are enough rent-seekers out there to bolster the case, and make believe it is not about money. But, if you believe that, then you can believe we are in for a heat wave. Me? I'm learning how to knit.
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