As Hurricane Fay batters the Florida coastline, one can only find global warming to blame for such a catastrophic natural event.

Actually, in Florida, it’s referred to as “August.”

No, seriously, read this:

The first half of 2008 was the coolest for at least five years, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said on Wednesday.

The whole year will almost certainly be cooler than recent years, although temperatures remain above the historical average…

Global temperatures vary annually according to natural cycles. For example, they are driven by shifting ocean currents, and dips do not undermine the case that man-made greenhouse gas emissions are causing long-term global warming, climate scientists say.

So even though the temperature of the planet isn’t actually increasing, it doesn’t rule out the case that the temperature of the planet will increase because of man? Interesting.

Whatever, I say. I frequently ride my bike instead of driving my car, so I’m off the hook; but only because I enjoy riding my bike, not because I’m trying to save the planet.