[exDemMom]

Usually it is nothing more than that the earth has warmed since 1800 and that human activity has contributed significantly to the warming—something almost no skeptics would deny.

There, I think that's more accurate now.

There is no question that humans change their local climate--for example, cities are known heat-sinks, and golf courses are usually a few degrees cooler than surrounding areas. But whether those local effects contribute to any global climate, or if they blend into the system background is difficult to say. I'm not sure how that can even be tested. As far as I know, there is no hysteria over the fact that humans intentionally change the local environment.

[rktman]

And, then there is this from this morning in Reno:

...Storm to Bring Winter-Like Conditions Back to the Region
Sunday...

A strong storm dropping into the region will bring back winter-like
conditions Sunday with high temperatures as much as 25 degrees
below normal. With rain and snow showers, overcast skies and
breezy winds, the temperatures will feel downright frigid,
especially considering it is June.

Overnight low temperatures in the Sierra could stay below
freezing for as many as 3 to 4 more nights. Monday morning will
be the greatest concern in western Nevada with colder valleys
outside of urban centers likely dropping into the mid 30s for
lows. Anyone with sensitive vegetation in these areas should take
the necessary precautions.

Accumulating snow will be possible in the Sierra above 6000 feet
Saturday night through Sunday night with 2-4 inches of snow
possible in the higher elevations above 7000 feet. In northeast
California, 4-8 inches is possible above 6500 feet, with a couple
inches down to 6000 feet. Mountains in western Nevada are also
likely to see several inches of snow accumulation, with up to an
inch for locations such as the Virginia City highlands. With the
June sun angle, snow will melt off rapidly with impacts to
mountain passes likely to be short-lived. However, even a short
burst of accumulating snow can cause a significant travel hazard,
so slow down if you end up in any snow showers.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Excellent observations. We didn’t even have the equipment to do long term observations in the boonies till the advent of the satellite and guess wwhat — instead of adjusting to the satellites we adjust the satellite dara to the artifact plagued weather stations! So called climate science that does this should be hanged in effigy.

[TChris]

As far as I know, there is no hysteria over the fact that humans intentionally change the local environment.

That's because nobody will demand government control over private industry because of a golf course. :)