You just can’t make this stuff up:
Delegates from 17 countries are in Honolulu this week to begin negotiating an international treaty to combat global warming.
The final treaty, expected in 2009, would limit the emission of greenhouse gases all over the world. …The historical meeting here in Hawaii represents the world’s best hope for international cooperation in dealing with the perils of global warming.
Meanwhile, just up the road:
A rare rush of snow and ice closed the road to the summit of Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano on the island of Hawaii, and bad weather was expected for the rest of the week, forecasters said Monday.
An unusual snowstorm over the weekend prompted officials to close the popular tourist destination for the first time this winter season.
…A blanket of snow forced everyone to evacuate, including park rangers, Mauna Kea Observatories Support Services said.
…The heavy snowfall was a rare sight, even for those who are up there almost every day.
(H/T – Big45Iron)