This is really depressing

The Scotsman - International - Unhappy feat: biologists baffled as millions of penguins vanish

Yes, this story is from December, which makes it old news. However, being particularly fond of penguins (even though I have none in my backyard habitat), I am distressed that one of the species is declining so sharply.

As Marcus illustrates in his post Overheard on the Corner of 45th and 8th, it's easy for people to joke about global warming in the winter or in a cold climate. I've done so myself, and even jokingly called for a little more global warming. But when you stop and think about it, it's not so funny.