A noted scientist in the West Midlands has, what he calls, indisputable and irrefutable proof that the Earth's climate is changing.
Dr Paul H Griddler, an eminent local quack, says that a chance discovery whilst out walking in the park with his 5-year-old daughter provides conclusive evidence that the climatic cycle is accelerating, and 'flummoxing' Mother Nature in the process.
A much-respected lecturer in Communications at the Dudley Institute of Telephonicular Excellence, Dr Geissler told how the recent unseasonal heavy rainfall and cooler temperatures have confused Nature into thinking that it was time for Autumn:
"Many of the leaves in Dudley have fallen off the trees too early. My daughter said 'They're all crunchy, Daddy'. It's obvious what's happened: Nature's jiggered."
Environment experts, though, have said the Doctor's claims will have to be investigated more fully before any conclusions are drawn. They believe that 'crunchy leaves', on their own, do not constitute any positive scientific evidence, and may just be a 'blip in the system'.
Professor David Expert of the Black Country Living Museum said:
"He's a freaking nutcase!"
