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from Terry Fields contains these words:

Another way is to check that the data is correct. Since it was
published by major players in the field, I guess character
assassination is the only response available to the GW disciples.

Would you care to point out where on the Met Office site the information
is that 1) the maximum ice extent over the last Southern and Northern
winters was a record high and 2) the latest year on year change in
average temperature fluctuation is minus 0.8C. I can't find either.

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Roger Chapman