i heard on the radio a news report about a town in Colorado
that usually thrives on skiing and river rafting (Vale? Aspen?)
passing a law called the Canary Law (or some such) because they
see a direct impact on their economy and the dropping snow and
river levels. The initiative is for reduction of green house
gasses, in order to slow global warming.

I swatted a mosquito today, and mid feb is usually when most
of the snow and rain in the entire year falls. It was in the
70's today and i got a sun burn last weekend while hiking.