Over several decades scientist have a built a near consensus on the human causes of climate change only to have the rug pulled from under them by Mother Nature herself.
"Yes, it's hotter right now, but that's because I want it to be, not because the world is overpopulated and more and more countries are using fossil fuels," the mistress of all things natural stated.
When asked what her reasons were for turning the heat up on mankind, Mother Nature shrugged her shoulders and replied, "Why do you think I'm doing it to you? It's not like their aren't a billion other living things on the planet with you. You guys are so self absorbed!" When pressed for a more direct answer she surrendered, "OK, maybe I'm going through menopause. Sorry for the hot flashes, and thanks for throwing my age back in my face; jerks!"
Although scientists are puzzled by the news that they really can't figure anything out while the entire planet is basically at the mercy of an unpredictable middle aged embodiment of earth, they did hope the revelation could lead to some more direct knowledge.
"Maybe we'll just ask her when she's in a better mood," one anonymous, timid scientist offered in almost a whisper.
To which Mother Nature responded, "When I was really depressed it caused an ice age, so maybe have your great great great great great grandchildren check back in with me, and I'll let them know what's going on."
One beleaguered climate scientist threw up his hands in exasperation, "It's almost as bad as dealing with the stupid climate change deniers! I'm not if the fact that you know she knows what she is talking about makes it better or worse!"
In the meantime humans will be left to just sit around and wait to see if climate change ends up having a real impact on their existence and way of life. Whether is does or doesn't, the end result is highly likely to consist of some very unhelpful and untimely "I told you so"s.
