I mentioned in a previous Inkwell posting that scientists are pointing to the current inactivity of the sun to explain the cooling temperatures being experienced worldwide.  As a natural consequence of the falling temperatures, we are seeing unusual snowstorms and frigid temperatures in areas not used to this type of weather so early in the season.  In the last day or so, both London and North Carolina report accumulated snow and freezing temperatures uncharacteristic for their region.  So much for global warming…