The year of 2007 was exceptionally cold in the Southern Hemisphere, and the winter of 2008 is exceptionally cold in the Northern Hemisphere, although it has been warm in Texas. The amount of sea ice in the world is increasing. To Al Gore and James Hansen this is undoubtably further proof that greenhouse gases are about to cause catastrophic warming of the Earth. But, what if it is really the start of another little ice age? Maybe we should be stocking up on food in case the cooling continues. Here is a recitation of the cool temepratures this winter:

http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/global_warming_or_cooling/2008/02/19/73798.html?s=al&promo_code=457E-1