All this flap is about a 1 degree F rise in average ambient air temperature as measured over land from 1845-2009.

A scientist will be wary about the test methods as well as the results.

Seems that many weather stations that were in rural areas a century ago are now surrounded by urban sprawl.

The concrete and surrounding buildings has thermal mass and therefore heat retention, and keep minimum measured temperatures higher than they actually are.

This is supported by the fact that the 1 degree F of "average ambient air temperature" is derived from a two degree increase in measured minimum temperature and a zero degree change in daily maximum measured temperature.

Furthermore, even if the 1 degree F rise reflects reality, there is no reason to be alarmed. It is trivial. Hardly merits a special name like is has been given. So much for Global Warming.