Friday Fictioneers — Global Warming

Fandango

“See, I told you that all of this nonsense about global warming is a hoax,” Eric said. “Look out of the window, son. It snowed last night and it never snows in San Francisco. Now my roses are ruined.”

“Dad, just because it snowed here doesn’t mean that climate change isn’t real,” Nick said. “You’re confusing climate with weather. Climate change can result in changing weather patterns, including snow in areas where it doesn’t typically snow. As climate change worsens, unusual and even dangerous weather events are becoming more frequent or severe.”

“My ruined roses could use some global warming.”

(100 words)

Written for Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ Friday Fictioneers prompt. Photo credit: Dale Rogerson.

25 thoughts on “Friday Fictioneers — Global Warming”

  1. neilmacdon February 26, 2021 / 3:32 pm

    The confusion of weather and climate is nicely captured

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    • Fandango February 26, 2021 / 3:34 pm

      Thanks, Neil.

      Like

  5. jilldennison February 26, 2021 / 8:51 pm

    Reminds me of conversations I’ve had in the not-too-distant past! Good one!

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  6. Renard Moreau February 26, 2021 / 10:39 pm

    🙂 The last line of that short story of yours is epic!

    Nicely done, Fandango!

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      • Renard Moreau February 26, 2021 / 11:48 pm

        🙂 You are welcome, Fandango.

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    • pendantry February 27, 2021 / 1:40 am

      Indeed. I assume it’s the father’s response to the son… indicative of a total lack of understanding a single word he’s uttered.

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      • Renard Moreau February 27, 2021 / 1:52 am

        🙂 I view it as a sarcastic remark made by the father.

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  7. James McEwan February 26, 2021 / 10:47 pm

    Yes, climate change has been with the planet for thousands of years, but it is the rate of change that has increased.

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  8. Iain Kelly February 27, 2021 / 3:40 am

    Still those out there that deny it. I wonder if some Texans have changed their mind about climate change recently.

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  10. msjadeli February 28, 2021 / 9:50 pm

    Invincible ignorance at its “best.”

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  11. Brenda's Thoughts March 1, 2021 / 10:52 am

    I really like this and it’s a good reminder. I love the last line though. =)

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  12. leigha66 March 2, 2021 / 11:33 pm

    Some people will just never learn. Great story though!

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  14. vishal June 11, 2021 / 9:55 pm

    so much new to learn….great work

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