Can I point out that every single year we get a warning that there are going to be blackouts next winter.

And every year we're told the weather is getting worse. 

Jon Steward I'm thinking of taking bets on how long it takes before the Daily Wail gets to use its typical 'Britain set to experience polar freeze this winter' headline this year. It's a foregone conclusion that they will, but the timing is always negotiable. 

Jon Steward I'm thinking of taking bets on how long it takes before the Daily Wail gets to use its typical 'Britain set to experience polar freeze this winter' headline this year. It's a foregone conclusion that they will, but the timing is always negotiable. 

Don't panic Lisa, 

We're still gradually warming. (almost up to the medieval warm period temperatures)

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2022/06/01/uah-global-temperature-update-for-may-2022-0-17-deg-c/

If it does turn cold this winter and the lights go out we can hug our pets as Bojo suggests.