Bills Quote by Peter Lilley
“Given that we are passing the climate change bill, which is based on the supposition that the climate is getting warmer, let me point out that it is now snowing outside, in October.”
About This Quote
Source Parliamentary Debate: UK House of Commons, Climate Change Bill, 2006
A specific example of cold weather does not disprove long‑term warming trends; climate variability is normal.
In simple terms: Cold weather doesn’t cancel global warming.
Key Takeaway
Consider broader data, not isolated events.
Themes
climate change
science
public policy
weather
misinformation
Mood
skeptical
informative
concerned
Type
political
scientific
When to use this quote
- policy discussion
- media reporting
- educational outreach
Key Concepts
climatology
statistical variance
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How do short‑term weather patterns affect public perception of climate change?
- What data should inform climate policy?
A Different Perspective
A single cold day is not evidence against overall warming.
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